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12 Bible Verses About Call Me Blessed

The 12 most-voted scriptures about Call Me Blessed, from 9 books (Matthew, Psalm, Genesis and 6 more), ranked by the OpenBible.info community.

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Luke 1:48

BSB

For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.

Overview

In Luke, Mary says that all generations will call her blessed, and in Proverbs and a psalm the same words are used of a wife and of a king. Readers of OpenBible linked these and other verses to the words call me blessed; they are shown here in three groups, described below with their references.

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In Luke 1:48 Mary, praising God after her relative Elizabeth greets her, says of herself that from now on all generations will call her blessed. In Genesis 12:2 the LORD tells Abram that He will bless him and make his name great. Proverbs 31:28, in the poem about a wife of noble character, says that her children rise up and call her blessed, and Psalm 72:17, whose heading attributes it to Solomon, asks that all nations call the king blessed.

Matthew 5:3–12 gives the sayings of Jesus that begin with the word blessed, among them Matthew 5:9, on the peacemakers. In Matthew 25:34, in an account that Jesus gives His disciples, the King says to those on His right, “Come, you who are blessed by My Father.”

James 1:12 calls blessed the man who perseveres under trial, and 1 Peter 3:14 tells its readers that they are blessed even if they suffer for what is right. Ephesians 1:3 opens with a blessing of God, and Psalm 112:2 says that the generation of the upright will be blessed. Philippians 4:19 does not use the word; it appears because readers of OpenBible voted for it under this topic.

All 12 verses in vote order
  1. Luke 1:48
  2. Genesis 12:2
  3. Proverbs 31:28
  4. Psalm 72:17
  5. Philippians 4:19
  6. James 1:12
  7. 1 Peter 3:14
  8. Matthew 5:9
  9. Psalm 112:2
  10. Matthew 5:3–12
  11. Matthew 25:34
  12. Ephesians 1:3

Called blessed, in Luke, Genesis, Proverbs and the Psalms

Luke 1:48

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

For He has looked with favor on the humble state of His servant. From now on all generations will call me blessed.

KJV

For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed.

WEB

for he has looked at the humble state of his servant. For behold, from now on, all generations will call me blessed.

Mary, speaking of herself in her song of praise, after her relative Elizabeth greets her.

Context (BSB)

Luke 1:47

and my spirit rejoices in God my Savior!

Luke 1:49

For the Mighty One has done great things for me. Holy is His name.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

ἐπέβλεψεν

G1914

epeblepsen

G:V

to look upon/at

ἐπὶ

G1909

epi

G:PREP

upon/to/against

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ταπείνωσιν

G5014

tapeinōsin

G:N-F

lowliness

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

δούλης

G1401

doulēs

G:N

slave

αὐτοῦ.

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἰδοὺ

G2400

idou

G:INJ

look!

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

νῦν

G3568

nun

G:ADV

now

μακαριοῦσίν

G3106

makariousin

G:V

to bless

με

G3165

me

G:P-1

me

πᾶσαι

G3956

pasai

G:A

all

αἱ

G3588

hai

G:T

the/this/who

γενεαὶ

G1074

geneai

G:N-F

generation

Genesis 12:2

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

I will make you into a great nation, and I will bless you; I will make your name great, so that you will be a blessing.

KJV

And I will make of thee a great nation, and I will bless thee, and make thy name great; and thou shalt be a blessing:

WEB

I will make of you a great nation. I will bless you and make your name great. You will be a blessing.

The LORD speaking to Abram, when He tells him to leave his country and his father's household.

Context (BSB)

Genesis 12:1

Then the LORD said to Abram, “Leave your country, your kindred, and your father’s household, and go to the land I will show you.

Genesis 12:3

I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”

Interlinear (Strong’s)
וְ/אֶֽעֶשְׂ/ךָ֙

H6213H

ve./'e.'es./Kha

H:V

to make

לְ/ג֣וֹי

H1471A

le./Goy

H:N-M

nation

גָּד֔וֹל

H1419A

ga.Dol

H:A

great: large

וַ/אֲבָ֣רֶכְ/ךָ֔

H1288

va./'a.Va.rekh./kha

H:V

to bless

וַ/אֲגַדְּלָ֖ה

H1431

va./'a.ga.de.Lah

H:V

to magnify

שְׁמֶ֑/ךָ

H8034

she.Me./kha

H:N-M

name

וֶ/הְיֵ֖ה

H1961

ve/h.Yeh

H:V

to be

בְּרָכָֽה\׃

H1293

be.ra.Khah

H:N-F

blessing

Proverbs 31:28

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Her children rise up and call her blessed; her husband praises her as well:

KJV

Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and he praiseth her.

WEB

Her children rise up and call her blessed. Her husband also praises her:

From the poem about a wife of noble character that closes the book of Proverbs.

Context (BSB)

Proverbs 31:27

She watches over the affairs of her household and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Proverbs 31:29

“Many daughters have done noble things, but you surpass them all!”

Interlinear (Strong’s)
קָ֣מוּ

H6965B

Ka.mu

H:V

to arise: rise

בָ֭נֶי/הָ

H1121A

Va.nei./ha

H:N-M

son: child

וַֽ/יְאַשְּׁר֑וּ/הָ

H0833

va/y.'a.she.Ru./ha

H:V

to bless

בַּ֝עְלָ֗/הּ

H1167H

ba'.La/h

H:N-M

master: husband

וַֽ/יְהַֽלְלָ/הּ\׃

H1984B

Va/y.Ha.La/h

H:V

to boast: praise

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Psalm 72:17

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

May his name endure forever; may his name continue as long as the sun shines. In him may all nations be blessed; may they call him blessed.

KJV

His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.

WEB

His name endures forever. His name continues as long as the sun. Men shall be blessed by him. All nations will call him blessed.

A psalm whose heading attributes it to Solomon; it asks God's blessing on the king.

Context (BSB)

Psalm 72:16

May there be an abundance of grain in the land; may it sway atop the hills. May its fruit trees flourish like the forests of Lebanon, the people of its cities like the grass of the field.

Psalm 72:18

Blessed be the LORD God, the God of Israel, who alone does marvelous deeds.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
יְהִ֤י

H1961

ye.Hi

H:V

to be

שְׁמ֨/וֹ

H8034

she.M/o

H:N-M

name

לְֽ/עוֹלָ֗ם

H5769G

le./'o.Lam

H:N-M

forever: enduring

לִ/פְנֵי\־

H6440G

li/f.nei-

H:N-M

face: before

שֶׁמֶשׁ֮

H8121

she.Mesh

H:N

sun

יִנּ֪וֹן

H5125

yi.Non

H:V

to propagate

שְׁ֫מ֥/וֹ

H8034

she.M/o

H:N-M

name

וְ/יִתְבָּ֥רְכוּ

H1288

ve./yit.Ba.re.khu

H:V

to bless

ב֑/וֹ

H9033

v/o

Os3m

him

כָּל\־

H3605

kol-

H:N-M

all

גּוֹיִ֥ם

H1471A

go.Yim

H:N-M

nation

יְאַשְּׁרֽוּ/הוּ\׃

H0833

ye.'a.she.Ru./hu

H:V

to bless

Related passages

Blessed, in the Gospel of Matthew

Matthew 5:9

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

KJV

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

WEB

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

Jesus at the start of the Sermon on the Mount, teaching His disciples; this entry is verse 9 on its own.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 5:8

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:10

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

εἰρηνοποιοί,

G1518

eirēnopoioi

G:A

peacemaker

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

υἱοὶ

G5207

huioi

G:N-M

son

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

κληθήσονται.¶

G2564G

klēthēsontai

G:V

to call: call

Related passages

Matthew 5:3–12

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. 12Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

KJV

3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.

WEB

3“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 4Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. 10Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. 11“Blessed are you when people reproach you, persecute you, and say all kinds of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven. For that is how they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

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Jesus at the start of the Sermon on the Mount, teaching His disciples; this entry runs from verse 3 to verse 12.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 5:2

and He began to teach them, saying:

Matthew 5:13

You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its savor, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Matthew 5:3
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

πτωχοὶ

G4434

ptōchoi

G:N

poor

τῷ

G3588

tō

G:T

the/this/who

πνεύματι,

G4151G

pneumati

G:N-N

spirit/breath: spirit

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτῶν

G0846

autōn

G:P

it/s/he

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

βασιλεία

G0932

basileia

G:N-F

kingdom

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

οὐρανῶν.¶

G3772

ouranōn

G:N-M

heaven

Matthew 5:4
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

πενθοῦντες,

G3996

penthountes

G:V

to mourn

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

παρακληθήσονται.¶

G3870

paraklēthēsontai

G:V

to plead/comfort

Matthew 5:5
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

πραεῖς,

G4235

praeis

G:A

gentle

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

κληρονομήσουσιν

G2816

klēronomēsousin

G:V

to inherit

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

γῆν.¶

G1093G

gēn

G:N-F

earth: planet

Matthew 5:6
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

πεινῶντες

G3983

peinōntes

G:V

to hunger

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

διψῶντες

G1372

dipsōntes

G:V

to thirst

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

δικαιοσύνην,

G1343

dikaiosunēn

G:N-F

righteousness

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

χορτασθήσονται.¶

G5526

chortasthēsontai

G:V

to feed

Matthew 5:7
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

ἐλεήμονες,

G1655

eleēmones

G:A

merciful

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

ἐλεηθήσονται.¶

G1653

eleēthēsontai

G:V

to have mercy

Matthew 5:8
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

καθαροὶ

G2513

katharoi

G:A

clean

τῇ

G3588

tēa

G:T

the/this/who

καρδίᾳ,

G2588

kardia

G:N-F

heart

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸν

G2316

theon

G:N-M/F

God

Matthew 5:9
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

εἰρηνοποιοί,

G1518

eirēnopoioi

G:A

peacemaker

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτοὶ

G0846

autoi

G:P

it/s/he

υἱοὶ

G5207

huioi

G:N-M

son

θεοῦ

G2316

theou

G:N-M/F

God

κληθήσονται.¶

G2564G

klēthēsontai

G:V

to call: call

Matthew 5:10
Μακάριοι

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

δεδιωγμένοι

G1377

dediōgmenoi

G:V

to pursue

ἕνεκεν

G1752

heneken

G:PREP

because of

δικαιοσύνης,

G1343

dikaiosunēs

G:N-F

righteousness

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

αὐτῶν

G0846

autōn

G:P

it/s/he

ἐστιν

G1510

estin

G:V

to be

ἡ

G3588

hē

G:T

the/this/who

βασιλεία

G0932

basileia

G:N-F

kingdom

τῶν

G3588

tōn

G:T

the/this/who

οὐρανῶν.¶

G3772

ouranōn

G:N-M

heaven

Matthew 5:11
Μακάριοί

G3107

Makarioi

G:A

blessed

ἐστε,

G1510

este

G:V

to be

ὅταν

G3752

hotan

G:CONJ

when(-ever)

ὀνειδίσωσιν

G3679

oneidisōsin

G:V

to revile

ὑμᾶς

G4771

humas

G:P-2

you

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

διώξωσιν

G1377

diōxōsin

G:V

to pursue

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

εἴπωσιν

G2036

eipōsin

G:V

to say

πᾶν

G3956

pan

G:A

all

πονηρὸν

G4190

ponēron

G:A

evil/bad

ῥῆμα

G4487

rhēma

G:N-N

declaration

καθ᾽

G2596

kath᾽

G:PREP

according to

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

ψευδόμενοι

G5574

pseudomenoi

G:V

to lie

ἕνεκεν

G1752

heneken

G:PREP

because of

ἐμοῦ.

G1473

emou

G:P-1

I/we

Matthew 5:12
χαίρετε

G5463

chairete

G:V

to rejoice

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

ἀγαλλιᾶσθε,

G0021

agalliasthe

G:V

to rejoice

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

μισθὸς

G3408

misthos

G:N-M

wage

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

πολὺς

G4183

polus

G:A / G:ADV

much

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

οὐρανοῖς·

G3772

ouranois

G:N-M

heaven

οὕτως

G3779

houtōs

G:ADV

thus(-ly)

γὰρ

G1063

gar

G:CONJ

for

ἐδίωξαν

G1377

ediōxan

G:V

to pursue

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

προφήτας

G4396

prophētas

G:N-M

prophet

τοὺς

G3588

tous

G:T

the/this/who

πρὸ

G4253

pro

G:PREP

before

ὑμῶν.¶

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

Related passages

Matthew 25:34

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Then the King will say to those on His right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by My Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world.

KJV

Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:

WEB

Then the King will tell those on his right hand, ‘Come, blessed of my Father, inherit the Kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world;

Jesus, speaking to His disciples on the Mount of Olives, in His account of the Son of Man coming in His glory.

Context (BSB)

Matthew 25:33

He will place the sheep on His right and the goats on His left.

Matthew 25:35

For I was hungry and you gave Me something to eat, I was thirsty and you gave Me something to drink, I was a stranger and you took Me in,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Τότε

G5119

Tote

G:ADV

then

ἐρεῖ

G4483

erei

G:V

to say

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

βασιλεὺς

G0935

basileus

G:N-M

king

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

ἐκ

G1537

ek

G:PREP

out from

δεξιῶν

G1188

dexiōn

G:A

right

αὐτοῦ·

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

δεῦτε

G1205

deute

G:INJ

come

οἱ

G3588

hoi

G:T

the/this/who

εὐλογημένοι

G2127

eulogēmenoi

G:V

to praise/bless

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

πατρός

G3962

patros

G:N-M

father

μου,

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

κληρονομήσατε

G2816

klēronomēsate

G:V

to inherit

τὴν

G3588

tēn

G:T

the/this/who

ἡτοιμασμένην

G2090

hētoimasmenēn

G:V

to make ready

ὑμῖν

G4771

humin

G:P-2

you

βασιλείαν

G0932

basileian

G:N-F

kingdom

ἀπὸ

G0575

apo

G:PREP

away from

καταβολῆς

G2602

katabolēs

G:N-F

beginning

κόσμου.

G2889

kosmou

G:N-M

world

Related passages

In the letters, and in a psalm

Philippians 4:19

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

And my God will supply all your needs according to His glorious riches in Christ Jesus.

KJV

But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus.

WEB

My God will supply every need of yours according to his riches in glory in Christ Jesus.

Paul, writing to the church in Philippi, after thanking it for the gifts it sent him.

Context (BSB)

Philippians 4:18

I have all I need and more, now that I have received your gifts from Epaphroditus. They are a fragrant offering, an acceptable sacrifice, well-pleasing to God.

Philippians 4:20

To our God and Father be glory forever and ever. Amen.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

θεός

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

μου

G3165

mou

G:P-1

me

πληρώσει

G4137

plērōsei

G:V

to fulfill

πᾶσαν

G3956

pasan

G:A

all

χρείαν

G5532

chreian

G:N-F

need

ὑμῶν

G4771

humōn

G:P-2

you

κατὰ

G2596

kata

G:PREP

according to

τὸ

G3588

to

G:T

the/this/who

πλοῦτος

G4149

ploutos

G:N-M

riches

αὐτοῦ

G0846

autou

G:P

it/s/he

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

δόξῃ

G1391

doxē

G:N-F

glory

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

Χριστῷ

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

Ἰησοῦ.

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

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James 1:12

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

KJV

Blessed is the man that endureth temptation: for when he is tried, he shall receive the crown of life, which the Lord hath promised to them that love him.

WEB

Blessed is a person who endures temptation, for when he has been approved, he will receive the crown of life which the Lord promised to those who love him.

From a letter that names its writer as James and its readers as the twelve tribes of the Dispersion.

Context (BSB)

James 1:11

For the sun rises with scorching heat and withers the plant; its flower falls and its beauty is lost. So too, the rich man will fade away in the midst of his pursuits.

James 1:13

When tempted, no one should say, “God is tempting me.” For God cannot be tempted by evil, nor does He tempt anyone.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
μακάριος

G3107

makarios

G:A

blessed

ἀνὴρ

G0435G

anēr

G:N-M

man

ὃς

G3739

hos

G:R

which

ὑπομένει

G5278

hupomenei

G:V

to remain/endure

πειρασμόν,

G3986H

peirasmon

G:N-M

temptation/testing: testing

ὅτι

G3754H

hoti

G:CONJ

that/since: since

δόκιμος

G1384

dokimos

G:A

tested

γενόμενος

G1096

genomenos

G:V

to be

λήμψεται

G2983

lēmpsetai

G:V

to take

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

στέφανον

G4735

stephanon

G:N-M

crown

τῆς

G3588

tēs

G:T

the/this/who

ζωῆς

G2222

zōēs

G:N-F

life

ὃν

G3739

hon

G:R

which

ἐπηγγείλατο

G1861

epēngeilato

G:V

to profess

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

κύριος

G2962G

kurios

G:N-M

lord: God

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

ἀγαπῶσιν

G0025

agapōsin

G:V

to love

αὐτόν.¶

G0846

auton

G:P

it/s/he

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1 Peter 3:14

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

But even if you should suffer for what is right, you are blessed. “Do not fear what they fear; do not be shaken.”

KJV

But and if ye suffer for righteousness’ sake, happy are ye: and be not afraid of their terror, neither be troubled;

WEB

But even if you should suffer for righteousness’ sake, you are blessed. “Don’t fear what they fear, neither be troubled.”

From a letter that names its writer as Peter, to believers living as exiles in several provinces.

Context (BSB)

1 Peter 3:13

Who can harm you if you are zealous for what is good?

1 Peter 3:15

But in your hearts sanctify Christ as Lord. Always be prepared to give a defense to everyone who asks you the reason for the hope that is in you. But respond with gentleness and respect,

Interlinear (Strong’s)
ἀλλ᾽

G0235

all᾽

G:CONJ

but

εἰ

G1487M

ei

G:COND

if: even though

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πάσχοιτε

G3958

paschoite

G:V

to suffer

διὰ

G1223

dia

G:PREP

through/because of

δικαιοσύνην,

G1343

dikaiosunēn

G:N-F

righteousness

μακάριοι.

G3107

makarioi

G:A

blessed

τὸν

G3588

ton

G:T

the/this/who

δὲ

G1161

de

G:CONJ

then

φόβον

G5401

phobon

G:N-M

fear

αὐτῶν

G0846

autōn

G:P

it/s/he

μὴ

G3361

mē

G:PRT-N

not

φοβηθῆτε

G5399

phobēthēte

G:V

to fear

μηδὲ

G3366

mēde

G:PRT-N+G:CONJ

nor

ταραχθῆτε·

G5015

tarachthēte

G:V

to trouble

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Psalm 112:2

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

His descendants will be mighty in the land; the generation of the upright will be blessed.

KJV

His seed shall be mighty upon earth: the generation of the upright shall be blessed.

WEB

His offspring will be mighty in the land. The generation of the upright will be blessed.

A psalm with no heading, about the man who fears the LORD.

Context (BSB)

Psalm 112:1

Hallelujah! Blessed is the man who fears the LORD, who greatly delights in His commandments.

Psalm 112:3

Wealth and riches are in his house, and his righteousness endures forever.

Interlinear (Strong’s)
גִּבּ֣וֹר

H1368

gi.Bor

H:N

mighty man

בָּ֭/אָרֶץ

H0776G

Ba./'a.retz

H:N-F

land: country/planet

יִהְיֶ֣ה

H1961

yih.Yeh

H:V

to be

זַרְע֑/וֹ

H2233H

zar.'/O

H:N-M

seed: children

דּ֭וֹר

H1755

Dor

H:N-M

generation

יְשָׁרִ֣ים

H3477G

ye.sha.Rim

H:A

upright

יְבֹרָֽךְ\׃

H1288

ye.vo.Rakh

H:V

to bless

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Ephesians 1:3

BSB

KJV

WEB

BSB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

KJV

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who hath blessed us with all spiritual blessings in heavenly places in Christ:

WEB

Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ,

The opening of a letter in the name of Paul to the saints in Ephesus, after the greeting.

Context (BSB)

Ephesians 1:2

Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.

Ephesians 1:4

For He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world to be holy and blameless in His presence. In love

Interlinear (Strong’s)
Εὐλογητὸς

G2128

Eulogētos

G:A

praiseworthy

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

θεὸς

G2316

theos

G:N-M/F

God

καὶ

G2532

kai

G:CONJ

and

πατὴρ

G3962

patēr

G:N-M

father

τοῦ

G3588

tou

G:T

the/this/who

κυρίου

G2962G

kuriou

G:N-M

lord: God

ἡμῶν

G3165

hēmōn

G:P-1

me

Ἰησοῦ

G2424G

Iēsou

N:N-M-P

Jesus

Χριστοῦ,

G5547

Christou

N:N--T

Christ

ὁ

G3588

ho

G:T

the/this/who

εὐλογήσας

G2127

eulogēsas

G:V

to praise/bless

ἡμᾶς

G3165

hēmas

G:P-1

me

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

πάσῃ

G3956

pasē

G:A

all

εὐλογίᾳ

G2129

eulogia

G:N-F

praise

πνευματικῇ

G4152

pneumatikēa

G:A

spiritual

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

τοῖς

G3588

tois

G:T

the/this/who

ἐπουρανίοις

G2032

epouraniois

G:A

heavenly

ἐν

G1722

en

G:PREP

in/on/among

Χριστῷ,

G5547

Christō

N:N--T

Christ

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Verses to pray, send and memorize

  • A verse to pray

    Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in Christ with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly realms.

    Ephesians 1:3

    BSB

  • A verse to send to someone

    Blessed is the man who perseveres under trial, because when he has stood the test, he will receive the crown of life that God has promised to those who love Him.

    James 1:12

    BSB

  • A short verse to memorize

    Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

    Matthew 5:9

    BSB

12 verses, from 9 books:

  • Genesis (1)
  • Psalm (2)
  • Proverbs (1)
  • Matthew (3)
  • Luke (1)
  • Ephesians (1)
  • Philippians (1)
  • James (1)
  • 1 Peter (1)

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