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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