Matthew 5:4 (KJV) speaks to grief, comfort, and mourning — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the morning.”
Psalms 30:5“To appoint unto them that mourn in Zion, to give unto them beauty for ashes, the oil of joy for mourning, the garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; that they might be called trees of righteousness, the planting of the LORD, that he might be glorified.”
Isaiah 61:3“He healeth the broken in heart, and bindeth up their wounds.”
Psalms 147:3“And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow, nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.”
Revelation 21:4“Jesus said unto her, I am the resurrection, and the life: he that believeth in me, though he were dead, yet shall he live:”
John 11:25“Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me.”
Psalms 23:4
Common questions
What does Matthew 5:4 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 5:4 reads: "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." The verse speaks to grief, comfort, and mourning. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 5:4 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted." is Matthew 5:4 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 5:4?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 5:4 include Psalms 30:5, Isaiah 61:3, and Psalms 147:3. Reading them alongside Matthew 5:4 deepens the theme of grief.
How can I pray with Matthew 5:4?
Read Matthew 5:4 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.