bible.com/bible/59/mat.5.4.ESV
This speaks of mourning over sin, the godly sorrow that produces repentance leading to salvation without regret ( 2Co 7:10 ). The “comfort” is the comfort of forgiveness and salvation (cf. Is 40:1 , 2 ).
bible.com/bible/59/mat.5.4.ESV
This speaks of mourning over sin, the godly sorrow that produces repentance leading to salvation without regret ( 2Co 7:10 ). The “comfort” is the comfort of forgiveness and salvation (cf. Is 40:1 , 2 ).
bible.com/bible/59/rom.12.21.ESV
Refers to an ancient Egyptian custom in which a person who wanted to show public contrition carried a pan of burning coals on his head. The coals represented the burning pain of his shame and guilt. When believers lovingly help their enemies, it should bring shame to such people for their hate and animosity (cf. Pr 25:21 , 22 ).