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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 Bible Verses About Comfort, Depression in the Bible, and Deep Grief in the Bible 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;”
Related Verses
- 2 Corinthians 1:4
“Who comforteth us in all our tribulation, that we may be able to comfort them which are in any trouble, by the comfort wherewith we ourselves are comforted of God.”
- 2 Corinthians 1:6
“And whether we be afflicted, it is for your consolation and salvation, which is effectual in the enduring of the same sufferings which we also suffer: or whether we be comforted, it is for your consolation and salvation.”
- Psalms 23:4
“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
- Romans 15:4
“For whatsoever things were written aforetime were written for our learning, that we through patience and comfort of the scriptures might have hope.”
- Psalms 42:5
“Why art thou cast down, O my soul? and why art thou disquieted in me? hope thou in God: for I shall yet praise him for the help of his countenance.”
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Related Prayers
A Prayer for Comfort
Father of mercies and God of all comfort, I come to You in my sorrow. You are the One who comforts us in all our trouble…
Pray this prayer →A Prayer in Depression
Lord, my soul feels heavy, and the heaviness will not lift. With the psalmist I ask, "Why are you cast down, O my soul,…
Pray this prayer →A Prayer in Grief and Loss
Lord, my heart is broken, and the loss feels heavier than I can bear. Your Word says that You are near to the brokenhear…
Pray this prayer →Pray This Verse
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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 Bible Verses About Comfort. 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.