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. |