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Matthew 5:4
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Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
About Matthew 5:4
Few verses address Grief as directly as Matthew 5:4. This New Testament passage from the gospel of Matthew has become a cornerstone of biblical teaching on the subject, treasured for its precision and pastoral warmth.
Cross References
- Psalms 34:18
“The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.”
- John 11:35
“Jesus wept.”
- Psalms 147:3
“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
- Revelation 21:4
“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be God, even the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies, and the God of all comfort;”
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Promises and Prayers Connected to This Verse
Divine Promises
- The LORD Is Nigh Unto Them That Are of a Broken Heart
Prayer Points
- A Lament Grounded in Psalm 34:18
How to Apply Matthew 5:4
Pray through Matthew 5:4 slowly, pausing at each phrase. Journal what God highlights regarding on the theme of Grief. Commit to one concrete application over the next seven days, and revisit your notes at the end of the week to see how your perspective has shifted through the lens of this passage.