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    Matthew 5:7 — Verse of the Day

    Catholic Bible verse for , with the meaning of Matthew 5:7, a prayer, and the chapter in context.

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    Theme: Mercy

    “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.”

    — Matthew 5:7

    Meaning of Matthew 5:7

    Matthew 5:7 blesses the merciful because they will be shown mercy. Mercy is how God treats you and how he tells you to treat the person who owes you. Forgive, or at least pray for them.

    A prayer with Matthew 5:7

    Merciful Lord, I need the mercy I am slow to give. Help me release the debt I am keeping. Amen.

    Where Matthew 5:7 sits in Scripture

    Matthew presents Jesus as the teacher of the kingdom. A verse from this Gospel usually sits inside a sermon, a parable, or a moment when Jesus says what following him costs. On Sunday, December 6, 2026, Matthew 5:7 is the verse set aside for prayer. The chapter stays open so the sentence is not lifted out of its place.

    Read Matthew 5:7 in the chapter on Catholic Bible Online.

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    Mercy

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    Questions about Matthew 5:7

    Why are the merciful blessed in Matthew 5:7?

    On December 6, 2026, the feast of St. Nicholas, Matthew 5:7 says blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Nicholas was remembered for hidden mercy. The beatitude is how God treats you and how he tells you to treat the person who owes you.

    What if I cannot feel forgiving yet?

    Pray for the person, which is already a work of mercy, and do not feed the debt. Matthew 5:7 does not wait for a warm feeling. It blesses the merciful act. St. Nicholas's day is a poor day to keep score.

    What debt can I loosen today?

    Name one resentment. Release it, or take one practical step of mercy that does not announce itself. Then ask God for the mercy you are slow to give.