Matthew 5:7

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

Great blessings belong to those who show mercy to others. Mercy will be given to them.

Cross References

Ephesians 4:32

Be kind and loving to each other. Forgive each other the same as God forgave you through Christ.

2 Samuel 22:26

Lord, you are faithful to those who are faithful. You are good to those who are good.

Psalm 18:25

Lord, you are faithful to those who are faithful. You are good to those who are good.

James 2:13

Yes, you must show mercy to others. If you do not show mercy, then God will not show mercy to you when he judges you. But the one who shows mercy can stand without fear before the Judge.

James 3:17

But the wisdom that comes from God is like this: First, it is pure. It is also peaceful, gentle, and easy to please. This wisdom is always ready to help people who have trouble and to do good for others. This wisdom is always fair and honest.

Colossians 3:12

God has chosen you and made you his holy people. He loves you. So your new life should be like this: Show mercy to others. Be kind, humble, gentle, and patient.

Luke 6:35

“I’m telling you to love your enemies and do good to them. Lend to people without expecting to get anything back. If you do this, you will have a great reward. You will be children of the Most High God. Yes, because God is good even to the people who are full of sin and not thankful.

Micah 6:8

Human, the Lord has told you what goodness is. This is what he wants from you: Be fair to other people. Love kindness and loyalty, and humbly obey your God.

Proverbs 19:17

Giving help to the poor is like loaning money to the Lord. He will pay you back for your kindness.

Hebrews 6:10

God is fair, and he will remember all the work you have done. He will remember that you showed your love to him by helping his people and that you continue to help them.

Daniel 4:27

So, King, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Stop doing bad things and be kind to poor people. Then you might continue to be successful.”

Hebrews 4:16

With Jesus as our high priest, we can feel free to come before God’s throne where there is grace. There we receive mercy and kindness to help us when we need it.

Proverbs 11:17

People who are kind will be rewarded for their kindness, but cruel people will be rewarded with trouble.

1 Peter 2:10

In the past you were not a special people, but now you are God’s people. Once you had not received mercy, but now God has given you his mercy.

Mark 11:25

When you are praying and you remember that you are angry with another person about something, forgive that person. Forgive them so that your Father in heaven will also forgive your sins.”

Proverbs 14:21

It is wrong to say bad things about your neighbors. Be kind to the poor, and you will be blessed.

Hosea 2:1

“Then you will say to your brothers, ‘You are my people,’ and you will say to your sisters, ‘He has shown mercy to you.’”

Psalm 112:9

They freely give to the poor. Their goodness will continue forever. They will be honored with victory.

Psalm 112:4

A light shines in the dark for those who are good, for those who are merciful, kind, and fair.

Psalm 37:26

They are kind and generous, and their children are a blessing.

1 Timothy 1:13

In the past I insulted Christ. As a proud and violent man, I persecuted his people. But God gave me mercy because I did not know what I was doing. I did that before I became a believer.

1 Corinthians 7:25

Now I write about people who are not married. I have no command from the Lord about this, but I give my opinion. And I can be trusted, because the Lord has given me mercy.

1 Timothy 1:16

But I was given mercy so that in me Christ Jesus could show that he has patience without limit. Christ showed his patience with me, the worst of all sinners. He wanted me to be an example for those who would believe in him and have eternal life.

Hosea 2:23

I will sow her many seeds on her land. To Lo-Ruhamah, I will show mercy. To Lo-Ammi, I will say, ‘You are my people.’ And they will say to me, ‘You are our God.’”

Hosea 1:6

Then Gomer became pregnant again and gave birth to a daughter. The Lord said to Hosea, “Name her Lo-Ruhamah, because I will not show mercy to the nation of Israel anymore, nor will I forgive them.

Isaiah 57:1

All the good people are gone, and no one even noticed. The loyal followers were gathered up, but no one knows why. The reason they were gathered up is that trouble is coming.

2 Corinthians 4:1

God, with his mercy, gave us this work to do, so we don’t give up.

Romans 11:30

At one time you refused to obey God. But now you have received mercy, because the Jews refused to obey.

2 Samuel 17:28

These three men said, “The people are tired, hungry, and thirsty from the desert.” So they brought many things to David and those with him. They brought beds, bowls, and other kinds of dishes. They also brought wheat, barley, flour, roasted grain, beans, lentils, dried seeds, honey, butter, sheep, and cheese made from cow’s milk.

Proverbs 11:25

Give freely, and you will profit. Help others, and you will gain more for yourself.