Matthew 5:4,6-7,9
Matthew 5:4 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you feel you’ve lost what is most dear to you. Only then can you be embraced by the One most dear to you.
Matthew 5:6-7 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you’ve worked up a good appetite for God. He’s food and drink in the best meal you’ll ever eat. “You’re blessed when you care. At the moment of being ‘care-full,’ you find yourselves cared for.
Matthew 5:9 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.
Matthew 5:4 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6-7 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:9 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:4 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6-7 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
Matthew 5:9 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:4 New Century Version (NCV)
They are blessed who grieve, for God will comfort them.
Matthew 5:6-7 New Century Version (NCV)
They are blessed who hunger and thirst after justice, for they will be satisfied. They are blessed who show mercy to others, for God will show mercy to them.
Matthew 5:9 New Century Version (NCV)
They are blessed who work for peace, for they will be called God’s children.
Matthew 5:4 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6-7 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:9 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:4 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:6-7 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 5:9 New International Version (NIV)
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:4 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6-7 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, For they shall obtain mercy.
Matthew 5:9 New King James Version (NKJV)
Blessed are the peacemakers, For they shall be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:4 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [forgiven, refreshed by God’s grace] are those who mourn [over their sins and repent], for they will be comforted [when the burden of sin is lifted]. [Is 61:2]
Matthew 5:6-7 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [joyful, nourished by God’s goodness] are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness [those who actively seek right standing with God], for they will be [completely] satisfied. [Is 55:1, 2] “Blessed [content, sheltered by God’s promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy.
Matthew 5:9 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God. [Heb 12:14]
Matthew 5:4 New Living Translation (NLT)
God blesses those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Matthew 5:6-7 New Living Translation (NLT)
God blesses those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they will be satisfied. God blesses those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Matthew 5:9 New Living Translation (NLT)
God blesses those who work for peace, for they will be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:4 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“What delight comes to you when you wait upon the Lord! For you will find what you long for.
Matthew 5:6-7 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“How enriched you are when you crave righteousness! For you will be satisfied. “How blessed you are when you demonstrate tender mercy! For tender mercy will be demonstrated to you.
Matthew 5:9 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“How joyful you are when you make peace! For then you will be recognized as a true child of God.
Matthew 5:4 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
Matthew 5:6-7 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied. “Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy.
