“Blessed are the poor in spirit,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.Blessed are those who mourn,    for they will be comforted.Blessed are the meek,    for they will inherit the earth.Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness,    for they will be filled.Blessed are the merciful,    for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart,    for they will see God.Blessed are the peacemakers,    for they will be called sons of God.Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,    for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”

Matthew 5:3-10(NIV84)

Blessed are the merciful,    for they will be shown mercy

Matthew 5:7 (NIV)

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Blessed Are The Merciful

“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied.Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.Blessed are you when people hate you,when they exclude you and insult youand reject your name as evil,because of the Son of Man.”

Luke 6:20a-22 (TNIV)

“But to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you. If someone slaps you on one cheek, turn the other also. If someone takes your coat, do not withhold your shirt. Give to everyone who asks you, and if anyone takes what belongs to you, do not demand it back. Do to others as you would have them do to you.

Luke 6:27-31 (TNIV)

Then you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

Luke 6:35b-36 (TNIV)

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