Matthew 5:9
Blesses are the peacemakers: for they shall be called children of God.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Blessed are the clean of heart: for they shall see God.
10Blessed are they that suffer persecution for justice' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17And David went out to meet them, and said: If you are come peaceably to me to help me, let my heart be joined to you: but if you plot against me for my enemies whereas I have no iniquity in my hands, let the God of our fathers see, and judge.
Psalms 82:6I have said: You are gods and all of you the sons of the most High.
Psalms 122:6The sun shall not burn thee by day: nor the moon by night.
Matthew 5:48Be you therefore perfect, as also your heavenly Father is perfect.
Luke 20:36Neither can they die any more: for they are equal to the angels, and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Romans 8:14For whosoever are led by the Spirit of God, they are the 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 →