Matthew 5:4
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Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
In other translations
Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.
Greek words
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