Commentary on Matthew 5:7 (NKJV) “Blessed are the merciful,For they shall obtain mercy.” Context: The Sermon on the Mount Matthew 5 opens Jesus’s Sermon on the Mount, a summary of Kingdom ethics that unveils the heart of Christian discipleship. Verses 3–12, the Beatitudes, portray eight characteristics of citizens in God’s reign. Each “blessing” (Greek makarioi) describes both… Continue reading Matthew 5:7
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Luke 6:36
Commentary on Luke 6:36 (NKJV) Scripture Reference (NKJV): “Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.” Context and Theological Insights In Luke 6:36, Christ instructs His disciples to emulate the mercy of God the Father. This verse is situated within the broader context of what is often referred to as the “Sermon on the Plain”… Continue reading Luke 6:36
