Matthew 5:5

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

God blesses those people who are humble. The earth will belong to them!

Cross References

Psalm 147:6

The LORD helps the poor, but he pulls the wicked to the ground.

Psalm 149:4

The LORD is pleased with his people, and he gives victory to those who are humble.

Psalm 22:26

The poor will eat and be full, and all who worship you will be thankful and live in hope.

Psalm 25:13

They will have plenty, and then their children will receive the land.

Psalm 25:9

You lead humble people to do what is right and to stay on your path.

Psalm 37:11

but the poor will take the land and enjoy a big harvest.

Psalm 37:22

Everyone the LORD blesses will receive the land; everyone the LORD curses will be destroyed.

Psalm 37:29

God's people will own the land and live here for ever.

Psalm 37:34

Trust the LORD and follow him. He will give you the land, and you will see the wicked destroyed.

Psalm 37:9

All sinners will disappear, but if you trust the LORD, the land will be yours.

Psalm 69:32

When those in need see this, they will be happy, and the LORD's worshippers will be encouraged.

Isaiah 11:4

The poor and the needy will be treated with fairness and with justice. His word will be law everywhere in the land, and criminals will be put to death.

Isaiah 29:19

The poor and the needy will celebrate and shout because of the LORD, the holy God of Israel.

Isaiah 60:21

Your people will live right and always own the land; they are the trees I planted to bring praise to me.

Isaiah 61:1

The Spirit of the LORD God has taken control of me! The LORD has chosen and sent me to tell the oppressed the good news, to heal the brokenhearted, and to announce freedom for prisoners and captives.

Zephaniah 2:3

If you humbly obey the LORD, then come and worship him. If you do right and are humble, perhaps you will be safe on that day when the LORD turns loose his anger.

Matthew 11:29

Take the yoke I give you. Put it on your shoulders and learn from me. I am gentle and humble, and you will find rest.

Matthew 21:5

“Announce to the people of Jerusalem: ‘Your king is coming to you! He is humble and rides on a donkey. He comes on the colt of a donkey.’ ”

Romans 4:13

God promised Abraham and his descendants that he would give them the world. This promise wasn't made because Abraham had obeyed a law, but because his faith in God made him acceptable.

Galatians 5:23

gentle, and self-controlled. There is no law against behaving in any of these ways.

Ephesians 4:2

Always be humble and gentle. Patiently put up with each other and love each other.

Colossians 3:12

God loves you and has chosen you as his own special people. So be gentle, kind, humble, meek, and patient.

1 Timothy 6:11

Timothy, you belong to God, so keep away from all these evil things. Try your best to please God and to be like him. Be faithful, loving, dependable, and gentle.

2 Timothy 2:25

Be humble when you correct people who oppose you. Perhaps God will lead them to turn to him and learn the truth.

Titus 3:2

and not say cruel things or argue. They should be gentle and kind to everyone.

James 1:21

You must stop doing anything immoral or evil. Instead be humble and accept the message that is planted in you to save you.

James 3:13

Are any of you wise or sensible? Then show it by living right and by being humble and wise in everything you do.

1 Peter 3:15

Honour Christ and let him be the Lord of your life. Always be ready to give an answer when someone asks you about your hope.

1 Peter 3:4

Be beautiful in your heart by being gentle and quiet. This kind of beauty will last, and God considers it very special.