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NASB | Matthew 5:7 ¶ "Blessed are the merciful, for they shall receive mercy. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Matthew 5:7 ¶ "Blessed [content, sheltered by God's promises] are the merciful, for they will receive mercy. |
Bible Question: Looking at the "sheep and goats" scene in Matthew 25:31-46. Are the human actions here examples of "mercy," or something else (like compassion)? Is this judgement scene an illustration of "Blessed are the merciful... ?" |
Bible Answer: Hi, Just... Yes, the sheep receive both grace and mercy. The goats receive neither, but simply what they deserve. If God chose to extend neither grace nor mercy to anyone, He would still be perfect, righteous, and holy. In Him, Doc |