Matthew 5:7 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition) “Those persons who show mercy [toward others] are blessed because they will be shown mercy [themselves]. More versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 1769 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Amplified Bible - Classic Edition Blessed (happy, to be envied, and spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy! American Standard Version (1901) Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. Common English Bible “Happy are people who show mercy, because they will receive mercy. Catholic Public Domain Version Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. |