Matthew 5:5

New English Translation

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

Cross References

Psalm 147:6

The Lord lifts up the oppressed, but knocks the wicked to the ground.

Psalm 149:4

For the Lord takes delight in his people; he exalts the oppressed by delivering them.

Psalm 22:26

Let the oppressed eat and be filled! Let those who seek his help praise the Lord! May you live forever!

Psalm 25:13

They experience his favor; their descendants inherit the land.

Psalm 25:9

May he show the humble what is right! May he teach the humble his way!

Psalm 37:11

But the oppressed will possess the land and enjoy great prosperity.

Psalm 37:22

Surely those favored by the Lord will possess the land, but those rejected by him will be wiped out.

Psalm 37:29

The godly will possess the land and will dwell in it permanently.

Psalm 37:34

Rely on the Lord! Obey his commands! Then he will permit you to possess the land; you will see the demise of evil men.

Psalm 37:9

Wicked men will be wiped out, but those who rely on the Lord are the ones who will possess the land.

Psalm 69:32

The oppressed look on – let them rejoice! You who seek God, may you be encouraged!

Isaiah 11:4

He will treat the poor fairly, and make right decisions for the downtrodden of the earth. He will strike the earth with the rod of his mouth, and order the wicked to be executed.

Isaiah 29:19

The downtrodden will again rejoice in the Lord; the poor among humankind will take delight in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 60:21

All of your people will be godly; they will possess the land permanently. I will plant them like a shoot; they will be the product of my labor, through whom I reveal my splendor.

Isaiah 61:1

The spirit of the sovereign Lord is upon me, because the Lord has chosen me. He has commissioned me to encourage the poor, to help the brokenhearted, to decree the release of captives, and the freeing of prisoners,

Zephaniah 2:3

Seek the Lord’s favor, all you humble people of the land who have obeyed his commands! Strive to do what is right! Strive to be humble! Maybe you will be protected on the day of the Lord’s angry judgment.

Numbers 12:3

(Now the man Moses was very humble, more so than any man on the face of the earth.)

Matthew 11:29

Take my yoke on you and learn from me, because I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 21:5

“Tell the people of Zion, ‘Look, your king is coming to you, unassuming and seated on a donkey, and on a colt, the foal of a donkey.’”

Romans 4:13

For the promise to Abraham or to his descendants that he would inherit the world was not fulfilled through the law, but through the righteousness that comes by faith.

Galatians 5:23

gentleness, and self-control. Against such things there is no law.

Ephesians 4:2

with all humility and gentleness, with patience, bearing with one another in love,

Colossians 3:12

Therefore, as the elect of God, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with a heart of mercy, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience,

1 Timothy 6:11

But you, as a person dedicated to God, keep away from all that. Instead pursue righteousness, godliness, faithfulness, love, endurance, and gentleness.

2 Timothy 2:25

correcting opponents with gentleness. Perhaps God will grant them repentance and then knowledge of the truth

Titus 3:2

They must not slander anyone, but be peaceable, gentle, showing complete courtesy to all people.

James 1:21

So put away all filth and evil excess and humbly welcome the message implanted within you, which is able to save your souls.

James 3:13

Who is wise and understanding among you? By his good conduct he should show his works done in the gentleness that wisdom brings.

1 Peter 3:15

But set Christ apart as Lord in your hearts and always be ready to give an answer to anyone who asks about the hope you possess.

1 Peter 3:4

but the inner person of the heart, the lasting beauty of a gentle and tranquil spirit, which is precious in God’s sight.