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Matthew 5:4

In Matthew 5 of Matthew.

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

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μακάριοιmakarioiBlessedμακάριος (makarios)adjective, nominative, plural, masculine — “Blessed”, the subject formG3107happy, blessed, to be envied.This verse uses “blessed”.Blessedοἱhoitheὁ (ho)article, nominative, plural, masculine — “the”, the subject formG3588the, the definite article.πενθοῦντεςpenthountesare they that mournπενθέω (pentheō)verb, present active participle, nominative, plural, masculine — “are they that mourn”, an ongoing or repeated actionG3996I mourn, lament, feel guilt.This verse uses “mourn”.are they that mournὅτιhotiforὅτιconjunction — “for”G3754that, since, because; may introduce direct discourse.forαὐτοὶautoitheyαὐτός (autos)personal pronoun, nominative, plural, masculine — “they”, the subject formG846he, she, it, they, them, same.This verse uses “they”.theyπαρακληθήσονταιparaklēthēsontaishall be comfortedπαρακαλέω (parakaleō)verb, future passive indicative, 3rd person plural — “shall be comforted”, an action still aheadG3870(a) I send for, summon, invite, (b) I beseech, entreat, beg, (c) I exhort, admonish, (d) I comfort, encourage, console.shall be comforted

Literal (Young’s Literal Translation)

'Happy the mourning — because they shall be comforted.

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American Standard Version (1901)

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

Young’s Literal Translation

'Happy the mourning — because they shall be comforted.

World English Bible

Blessed are those who mourn , for they shall be comforted .

Darby Translation

Blessed they that mourn, for they shall be comforted.

Douay-Rheims

Blessed are the meek: for they shall possess the land.

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Psalms 30:5 Psalms 30:5 · King James VersionFor his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.Psalms 30:5 · King James VersionOpen the Source
For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.
Isaiah 61:2 Isaiah 61:2 · King James VersionTo proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;Isaiah 61:2 · King James VersionOpen the Source
To proclaim the acceptable year of the LORD, and the day of vengeance of our God; to comfort all that mourn;
Psalms 126:5 Psalms 126:5 · King James VersionThey that sow in tears shall reap in joy.Psalms 126:5 · King James VersionOpen the Source
They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.
Isaiah 57:18 Isaiah 57:18 · King James VersionI have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.Isaiah 57:18 · King James VersionOpen the Source
I have seen his ways, and will heal him: I will lead him also, and restore comforts unto him and to his mourners.
Isaiah 51:11–12 Isaiah 51:11 · King James VersionTherefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.Isaiah 51:11 · King James VersionOpen the Source
Therefore the redeemed of the LORD shall return, and come with singing unto Zion; and everlasting joy shall be upon their head: they shall obtain gladness and joy; and sorrow and mourning shall flee away.
Isaiah 25:8 Isaiah 25:8 · King James VersionHe will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.Isaiah 25:8 · King James VersionOpen the Source
He will swallow up death in victory; and the Lord GOD will wipe away tears from off all faces; and the rebuke of his people shall he take away from off all the earth: for the LORD hath spoken it.
Isaiah 66:10 Isaiah 66:10 · King James VersionRejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:Isaiah 66:10 · King James VersionOpen the Source
Rejoice ye with Jerusalem, and be glad with her, all ye that love her: rejoice for joy with her, all ye that mourn for her:
Psalms 30:7–11 Psalms 30:7 · King James VersionLORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.Psalms 30:7 · King James VersionOpen the Source
LORD, by thy favour thou hast made my mountain to stand strong: thou didst hide thy face, and I was troubled.

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