Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
In Context
7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Cross References
Genesis 32:30So Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “Indeed, I have seen God face to face, and yet my life was spared.”
Job 19:26Even after my skin has been destroyed, yet in my flesh I will see God.
Psalms 18:26to the pure You show Yourself pure, but to the crooked You show Yourself shrewd.
Psalms 51:6Surely You desire truth in the inmost being; You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Psalms 73:1Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
Ezekiel 36:25I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and 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 →