Matthew 5:4 bbe — Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.

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"Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted."

— Matthew 5:4, Bible in Basic English

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“Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.”
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Matthew 5 — Context

And seeing great masses of people he went up into the mountain; and when he was seated his disciples came to him.

And with these words he gave them teaching, saying,

Happy are the poor in spirit: for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.

Happy are the gentle: for the earth will be their heritage.

Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.

Happy are those who have mercy: for they will be given mercy.

Matthew 5:4 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:4 say?

Matthew 5:4 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.”

Where is Matthew 5:4 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:4 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 4.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:4.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:4 in?

Matthew 5:4 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 5:4?

Matthew 5:4 reads (BBE): “Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 5:4 bbe — Happy are those who are sad: for they will be comforted.

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