Matthew 5:4

Good News Translation

“Happy are those who mourn; God will comfort them!

Cross References

Isaiah 12:1

A day is coming when people will sing, “I praise you, Lord! You were angry with me, but now you comfort me and are angry no longer.

Isaiah 25:8

The Sovereign Lord will destroy death forever! He will wipe away the tears from everyone's eyes and take away the disgrace his people have suffered throughout the world. The Lord himself has spoken.

Isaiah 30:19

You people who live in Jerusalem will not weep any more. The Lord is compassionate, and when you cry to him for help, he will answer you.

Isaiah 35:10

They will reach Jerusalem with gladness, singing and shouting for joy. They will be happy forever, forever free from sorrow and grief.

Isaiah 57:18

“I have seen how they acted, but I will heal them. I will lead them and help them, and I will comfort those who mourn.

Isaiah 66:10

Rejoice with Jerusalem; be glad for her, all you that love this city! Rejoice with her now, all you that have mourned for her!

Isaiah 66:2

I myself created the whole universe! I am pleased with those who are humble and repentant, who fear me and obey me.

Ezekiel 7:16

Some will escape to the mountains like doves frightened from the valleys. All of them will moan over their sins.

Ezekiel 9:4

“Go through the whole city of Jerusalem and put a mark on the forehead of everyone who is distressed and troubled because of all the disgusting things being done in the city.”

Zechariah 12:10

“I will fill the descendants of David and the other people of Jerusalem with the spirit of mercy and the spirit of prayer. They will look at the one whom they stabbed to death, and they will mourn for him like those who mourn for an only child. They will mourn bitterly, like those who have lost their first-born son.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, ‘Remember, my son, that in your lifetime you were given all the good things, while Lazarus got all the bad things. But now he is enjoying himself here, while you are in pain.

Luke 6:21

“Happy are you who are hungry now; you will be filled! “Happy are you who weep now; you will laugh!

Luke 6:25

“How terrible for you who are full now; you will go hungry! “How terrible for you who laugh now; you will mourn and weep!

Luke 7:38

and stood behind Jesus, by his feet, crying and wetting his feet with her tears. Then she dried his feet with her hair, kissed them, and poured the perfume on them.

Luke 7:50

But Jesus said to the woman, “Your faith has saved you; go in peace.”

James 1:12

Happy are those who remain faithful under trials, because when they succeed in passing such a test, they will receive as their reward the life which God has promised to those who love him.

Revelation 21:4

He will wipe away all tears from their eyes. There will be no more death, no more grief or crying or pain. The old things have disappeared.”