Matthew 5:4
Saturday, 9 November 2024 Blessed are those who mourn, For they shall be comforted. Matthew 5:4 “Blessed – those mourning. For they will be comforted” (CG). The previous verse spoke of the poor in spirit. Now, the blessings continue with, “Blessed – those mourning.” The word translated as mourning, pentheó, speaks of mourning over death, particularly a close relationship. It is the type of grief that takes hold of a person and which cannot be hidden. It also refers to any great mourning on such a level, such as mourning over sin. The type of mourning is not stated, but it seems unlikely that…
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