Matthew 5:9
Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.
Bible in Basic English
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Happy are the clean in heart: for they will see God.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17And David went out to them, and said to them, If you have come in peace to give me help, my heart will be united with yours; but if you have come to give me up to those who would take my life, though my hands are clean from wrongdoing, then may the God of our fathers see it and give you punishment.
Psalms 82:6I said, You are gods; all of you are the sons of the Most High:
Psalms 122:6O make prayers for the peace of Jerusalem; may they whose love is given to you do well.
Matthew 5:48Be then complete in righteousness, even as your Father in heaven is complete.
Luke 20:36And death has no more power over them, for they are equal to the angels, and are sons of God, being of those who will come back from the dead.
Romans 8:14And all those who are guided by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13
The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →