The Lord is nigh unto them that are of a broken heart; and saveth such as be of a contrite spirit.
God is not far from a broken heart. He comes close to it.
Matthew 5:4
Jesus calls those who mourn blessed, because comfort is promised to them.
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
Jesus calls those who mourn blessed, because comfort is promised to them.
KJVMatthew 5:4 in context
1And seeing the multitudes, he went up into a mountain: and when he was set, his disciples came unto him: 2And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying, 3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
The life and teaching of Jesus, including the Sermon on the Mount, written for Jewish readers.
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