Matthew 5:7
Matthew · New Testament · Chapter 5
“Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”Matthew 5:7
What Does Matthew 5:7 Mean?
Matthew 5:7 is found in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 7 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Mercy, and Compassion.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Matthew 5:7 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Ephesians 4:32“And be ye kind one to another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God for Christ’s sake hath forgiven you.”Matthew 6:14“For if ye forgive men their trespasses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you:”2 Samuel 22:26“With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful, and with the upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright.”Matthew 18:33“Shouldest not thou also have had compassion on thy fellowservant, even as I had pity on thee?”Micah 6:8“He hath shewed thee, O man, what is good; and what doth the LORD require of thee, but to do justly, and to love mercy, and to walk humbly with thy God?”Proverbs 11:25“The liberal soul shall be made fat: and he that watereth shall be watered also himself.”Psalms 18:25“With the merciful thou wilt shew thyself merciful; with an upright man thou wilt shew thyself upright;”James 2:13“For he shall have judgment without mercy, that hath shewed no mercy; and mercy rejoiceth against judgment.”James 3:17“But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, and easy to be intreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy.”Colossians 3:12“Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;”Luke 6:35“But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.”Proverbs 19:17“He that hath pity upon the poor lendeth unto the LORD; and that which he hath given will he pay him again.”Daniel 4:27“Wherefore, O king, let my counsel be acceptable unto thee, and break off thy sins by righteousness, and thine iniquities by shewing mercy to the poor; if it may be a lengthening of thy tranquillity.”Hebrews 6:10“For God is not unrighteous to forget your work and labour of love, which ye have shewed toward his name, in that ye have ministered to the saints, and do minister.”Psalms 41:1“Blessed is he that considereth the poor: the LORD will deliver him in time of trouble.”Proverbs 11:17“The merciful man doeth good to his own soul: but he that is cruel troubleth his own flesh.”Proverbs 14:21“He that despiseth his neighbour sinneth: but he that hath mercy on the poor, happy is he.”Hosea 6:6“For I desired mercy, and not sacrifice; and the knowledge of God more than burnt offerings.”Luke 6:37“Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:”Hebrews 4:16“Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.”
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