Matthew 5:7

Free Bible Version

Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Cross References

2 Samuel 17:28

They brought bedding, bowls, and clay jars, as well as wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils,

2 Samuel 22:26

You show trust to those who are trusting; you show integrity to those with integrity,

Psalm 112:4

Light shines in the darkness for those who live right, for those who are gracious, compassionate, and good.

Psalm 112:9

They share generously, giving to the poor; the good they do has eternal results. They are greatly respected.

Psalm 18:25

You show trust to those who trust; you show integrity to those with integrity,

Psalm 37:26

They are always kind, and generous with their loans; their children are a blessing.

Proverbs 11:17

If you're kind, you'll be rewarded; but if you're cruel, you'll hurt yourself.

Proverbs 11:25

If you're generous, you'll become rich; give someone a drink of water, and you'll be given one in return.

Proverbs 14:21

People who look down on their neighbors are sinners, but those who are kind to the poor are blessed.

Proverbs 19:17

If you're kind to the poor, you're lending to the Lord, and he will repay you well for what you've done.

Isaiah 57:1

Good people die, and nobody cares; the faithful pass away, and nobody thinks that they were being protected from evil.

Daniel 4:27

So, Your Majesty, please take my advice. Stop sinning and do what's right. End your iniquities and be merciful to the oppressed. Maybe then things will continue to go well for you.”

Hosea 1:6

Gomer became pregnant again and gave birth to a daughter. The Lord told Hosea, “Call her Lo-ruhamah, because I will no longer love the house of Israel and certainly not forgive them.

Hosea 2:1

“On that day you will call your brothers Ammi, and you will call your sisters Ruhamah.

Hosea 2:23

I will ‘sow’ her for myself in the earth. I will love Lo-ruhamah (unloved) and I will say ‘You are my people’ to Lo-ammi (not my people), and they will say, ‘You are my God.’”

Micah 6:8

The Lord has told you what is good, and what the Lord asks from you: to do what is right, to love kindness, and to walk in humility with your God.

Mark 11:25

But when you're praying, if you have something against someone, forgive them, so that your Father in heaven may also forgive you your sins.”

Luke 6:35

No: love your enemies, do good to them, and lend without expecting to be repaid anything. Then you will receive a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God, for he is kind to ungrateful and wicked people.

Romans 11:30

At one time you disobeyed God, but now God has shown you mercy as a result of their disobedience.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now about “people who are not married,” I don't have a specific instruction from the Lord, so let me give you my opinion as someone who by the Lord's mercy is considered trustworthy.

2 Corinthians 4:1

So then, since God in his mercy has given us this new way of relating to him, we don't give up.

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and compassionate to each other, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ forgave you.

Colossians 3:12

Since you are God's special people, holy and dearly loved, adopt a sympathetic nature that is kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

1 Timothy 1:13

Even though I used to insult God, and persecuted and abused God's people, God showed me mercy because of my ignorance and unbelief.

1 Timothy 1:16

For this reason I was shown mercy—since I'm the worst sinner, Jesus Christ could demonstrate his infinite patience as an example to those who choose to trust in him and gain eternal life.

Hebrews 4:16

So we should go confidently to God on his throne of grace so we can receive mercy, and discover grace to help us when we really need it.

Hebrews 6:10

God wouldn't be so unjust as to forget what you've done and the love you've shown for him by the care you've shown for fellow-believers—something you're still doing.

James 2:13

Anyone who doesn't show mercy will be judged without mercy. Yet mercy wins out over judgment!

James 3:17

However, wisdom that comes from above is first of all pure, and it also brings peace. It is kind and open to reason. It is full of mercy and produces good things. It is genuine and not hypocritical.

1 Peter 2:10

In the past you were nobodies, but now you are God's people. In the past you hadn't received mercy, but now you have received mercy.