Matthew 5:5 (KJV)
“Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.”
Matthew 5:5 is verse of the day number 18 of 366 on Lampfold, under the theme “Blessed are the meek”. It comes from Matthew 5, and 10 other passages connected to it are listed below.
Matthew 5:5 in other translations
Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.
American Standard Version (ASV)
Matthew 5:5 in context
Matthew 5:2–8 (KJV). The verse of the day is highlighted.
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.
8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
Cross-references for Matthew 5:5
Passages most often linked to Matthew 5:5, strongest connections first.
But the meek shall inherit the earth; and shall delight themselves in the abundance of peace.
The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.
Who is a wise man and endued with knowledge among you? let him shew out of a good conversation his works with meekness of wisdom.
For the LORD taketh pleasure in his people: he will beautify the meek with salvation.
Meekness, temperance: against such there is no law.
Put on therefore, as the elect of God, holy and beloved, bowels of mercies, kindness, humbleness of mind, meekness, longsuffering;
(Now the man Moses was very meek, above all the men which were upon the face of the earth.)
Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.
Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.
The meek will he guide in judgment: and the meek will he teach his way.
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