Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
In Context
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
Cross References
Genesis 32:30And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel, saying, “I have seen God face to face, and my soul has been saved.”
Job 19:26And I will be enveloped again with my skin, and in my flesh I will see my God.
Psalms 51:6You have loved all precipitous words, you deceitful tongue.
Psalms 73:1The understanding of Asaph. O God, why have you rejected us to the end. Why has your fury become enraged over the sheep of your pasture?
Ezekiel 36:25And I will pour clean water over you, and you shall be cleansed from all your filth, and I will cleanse you from all your idols.
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 →