Matthew · Chapter 5 · Grief
Matthew 5:4 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
KJV · King James Version
"Blessed3107 are they that mourn3996: for3754 they846 shall be comforted3870."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses that, while the WEB renders these as those, who. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Matthew 5:4 in Matthew 5
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Matthew 5:4 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Matthew 5. Read the full chapter →
- v.2 He opened his mouth and taught them, saying,
- v.3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.
- v.4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.
- v.5 Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth.
- v.6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
Book background
About the Book of Matthew
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle
- Date written
- c. 50–70 AD
- Audience
- Primarily Jewish Christians
- Chapters
- 28
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). He repeatedly shows how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The Great Commission (28:18-20) closes the book.
Setting: Written to demonstrate Jesus as Israel's promised Messianic King.
Key themes: kingdom of heaven · fulfillment · discipleship · authority · mission
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Matthew 5:4
Matthew 5:4 contains 10 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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Blessed are those who mourn
BATWM
- 2
for they shall be comforted.
FTSBC
Frequently asked
FAQ about Matthew 5:4
What does Matthew 5:4 say?
Matthew 5:4 reads: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted." — from the New Testament, Matthew (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Matthew 5:4 in?
Matthew 5:4 is in the book of Matthew, traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax collector turned apostle and written around c. 50–70 AD. Matthew is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Primarily Jewish Christians. Best known for the Sermon on the Mount and the Beatitudes.
What is Matthew 5:4 about?
Matthew 5:4 is primarily a Bible verse about Grief. Within Matthew, Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Matthew 5:4 in WEB and KJV?
Matthew 5:4 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "Blessed3107 are they that mourn3996: for3754 they846 shall be comforted3870.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Matthew 5:4?
Matthew 5:4 is 10 words in the WEB translation (57 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 3 seconds.
How can I memorise Matthew 5:4?
To memorise Matthew 5:4, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Matthew 5:4 matter in Matthew?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited King in the line of David, structuring his Gospel around five major teaching blocks — most famously the Sermon on the Mount (chapters 5–7). He repeatedly shows how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophecy. The Great Commission (28:18-20) closes the book. Matthew 5:4 sits within this larger story — Matthew as a whole emphasises kingdom of heaven, fulfillment, discipleship.
How can I apply Matthew 5:4 today?
Many readers use Matthew 5:4 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Matthew 5:4 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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Psalms 23:4
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Matthew 11:28
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Psalms 34:18
“Yahweh is near to those who have a broken heart, and saves those who have a crushed spirit.”
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John 11:25
“Jesus said to her, “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in me will still live, even if he dies.”
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Revelation 21:4
“He will wipe away from them every tear from their eyes. Death will be no more; neither will there be mourning, nor crying, nor pain, any more. The first th…”
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Psalms 30:5
“For his anger is but for a moment. His favor is for a lifetime. Weeping may stay for the night, but joy comes in the morning.”
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Romans 8:18
“For I consider that the sufferings of this present time are not worthy to be compared with the glory which will be revealed toward us.”
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Job 1:21
“He said, “Naked I came out of my mother’s womb, and naked shall I return there. Yahweh gave, and Yahweh has taken away. Blessed be Yahweh’s name.””
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2 Corinthians 1:3
“Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort;”
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2 Corinthians 1:4
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