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Matthew 5:7 kjv — Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

King James Version

"Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy."

— Matthew 5:7, King James Version

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Matthew 5 — Context

4

Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

5

Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

6

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

7

Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

9

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

10

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Matthew 5:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:7 say?
Matthew 5:7 in the King James Version reads: “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.”
Where is Matthew 5:7 in the Bible?
Matthew 5:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 7.
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 5:7.
What translation should I read Matthew 5:7 in?
Matthew 5:7 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 5:7?
Matthew 5:7 reads (KJV): “Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.” 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.
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