Matthew 5:5-7

The Beatitudes

5 "Blessed are the w meek, for they w shall inherit the earth.

6 "Blessed are those who hunger and x thirst y for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

7 "Blessed are z the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.

  1. Cross References
    Psalms 37:11
    But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.
  2. Cross References
    Psalms 37:11
    But the meek shall inherit the land and delight themselves in abundant peace.
  3. Cross References
    Psalms 42:2
    My soul thirsts for God, for the living God. When shall I come and appear before God?
    Isaiah 55:1 - 2
    Come, everyone who thirsts, come to the waters; and he who has no money, come, buy and eat! Come, buy wine and milk without money and without price.
    John 7:37
    On the last day of the feast, the great day, Jesus stood up and cried out, "If anyone thirsts, let him come to me and drink.
  4. Cross References
    2 Timothy 2:22
    So flee youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, along with those who call on the Lord from a pure heart.
    Matthew 6:33
    But seek first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.
  5. Cross References
    Matthew 18:33
    And should not you have had mercy on your fello...
    Matthew 25:34 - 36
    Then the King will say to those on his right, '...
    Proverbs 19:17
    Whoever is generous to the poor lends to the Lo...
    Luke 6:36
    Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
    2 Timothy 1:16
    May the Lord grant mercy to the household of On...
    Hebrews 6:10
    For God is not unjust so as to overlook your wo...
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