Matthew 5:7

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Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Note: Definition of mercy

Similar Old Testament Verses

With the merciful you show yourself merciful…
2 Samuel 22:26

For I desire mercy and not sacrifice…
Hosea 6:6, which is quoted by Jesus in Matthew 9:13

Thus says the LORD of hosts, Render true judgments, show kindness and mercy to one another
Zechariah 7:9

Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the LORD, and he will repay him for his deed.
Proverbs 19:17

Blessed is the one who considers the poor! In the day of trouble the LORD delivers him
Psalm 41:1

Whoever oppresses a poor man insults his Maker, but he who is generous to the needy honors him.
Proverbs 14:31

Scripture quotations are from The ESV® Bible (The Holy Bible, English Standard Version®), © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing ministry of Good News Publishers. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

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2 responses to “Matthew 5:7”

March 27, 2024

Bruce Powers

If you want mercy from others, then you need to take care to be merciful.

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March 27, 2024

Philip Gibson

There are some who argue there is no such thing an altruism in humans. These verses emphasize the true nature of humans in that we are essentially homo economicus creatures. Perhaps this is the case for all living things as is so eloquently captured in Richard Dawkins’ “the selfish gene.”

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