Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called sons of God.
English Majority Text (NT)
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48You therefore be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Luke 20:36nor can they die anymore, for they are equal to the 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 →