Matthew 5:9
Blessed the peace-makers, for *they* shall be called sons of God.
Darby Translation
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Blessed the pure in heart, for *they* shall see God.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17And David went out to meet them, and answered and said to them, If ye come peaceably to me to help me, my heart shall be knit unto you; but if to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in my hands, the God of our fathers see [it] and rebuke [it].
Psalms 82:6I have said, Ye are gods, and all of you are children of the Most High;
Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Matthew 5:48Be *ye* therefore perfect as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Luke 20:36for neither can they die any more, for they are equal to angels, and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
Romans 8:14for as many as are led by [the] Spirit of God, *these* 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 →