The Mourners Who are not Entitled to the Blessings Here Named
Matthew 5:4
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.


I. Those who indulge the sorrow of discontent.

II. The inordinate sorrow for worldly losses.

III. Sorrow for wounded pride.

IV. A despairing spirit as to their acceptance with God. Those who are blessed: —

1. There is a mourning arising from a sense of having offended God.

2. Those who mourn under the afflicting dispensations of God's providence.

3. A few words to those who enjoy worldly contentment: you are no mourners.

4. May God give us grace to mourn so as to be comforted.

(H. Alford, M. A.)



Parallel Verses
KJV: Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.

WEB: Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted.




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