Blessings in the bible new testament
Here are some examples of blessings mentioned in the New Testament:
- Blessed are the poor in spirit (Matthew 5:3) - Jesus teaches that those who are humble and recognize their spiritual poverty are blessed.
- Blessed are those who mourn (Matthew 5:4) - Those who are sorrowful and grieving are blessed, as they will be comforted.
- Blessed are the meek (Matthew 5:5) - Those who are gentle and humble are blessed, as they will inherit the earth.
- Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (Matthew 5:6) - Those who seek God's righteousness with all their heart are blessed, as they will be filled.
- Blessed are the merciful (Matthew 5:7) - Those who show mercy and compassion to others are blessed, as they will receive mercy.
- Blessed are the pure in heart (Matthew 5:8) - Those who have a pure heart, free from sin and corruption, are blessed, as they will see God.
- Blessed are the peacemakers (Matthew 5:9) - Those who work to bring peace and reconciliation to others are blessed, as they will be called children of God.
- Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness (Matthew 5:10) - Those who are persecuted for doing what is right are blessed, as they will inherit the kingdom of heaven.
- Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me (Matthew 5:11) - Those who are mistreated and falsely accused because of their faith in Jesus are blessed, as they will be rewarded.
- Blessed are you when you are hungry and thirsty for what is right and good (Matthew 5:6) - Those who seek God's righteousness and justice are blessed, as they will be filled.
- Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and mock you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man (Luke 6:22) - Those who are hated, excluded, and mocked because of their faith in Jesus are blessed, as they will be rewarded.
- Blessed are you when you weep now, for you will laugh (Luke 6:21) - Those who mourn and weep now will be comforted and laugh in the future.
- Blessed are you when men hate you, when they exclude you and speak all kinds of evil against you as false (Luke 6:27) - Those who are hated, excluded, and falsely accused because of their faith in Jesus are blessed, as they will be rewarded.
- Blessed are the eyes that see what you see (Luke 10:23) - Those who have eyes to see and understand the kingdom of God are blessed.
- Blessed are those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb (Revelation 19:9) - Those who are invited to the wedding supper of the Lamb, Jesus Christ, are blessed, as they will participate in the joy and celebration of heaven.
These are just a few examples of the many blessings mentioned in the New Testament.