Matthew 5:8
Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
In Context
7Blessed are those who are merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
9Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God.
Cross References
Genesis 32:30Jacob named the place Peniel, saying, “I saw God face to face and I'm still alive!”
Job 19:26Even though my skin is destroyed, in my body I shall see God.
Psalms 18:26You show yourself pure to those who are pure, but you show yourself smart to those who are crafty.
Psalms 51:6But you want truth on the inside; you teach me wisdom deep within.
Psalms 73:1Truly God is good to Israel, to those whose minds are pure.
Ezekiel 36:25I will also pour pure water over you, and you will be clean. I will wash you clean from all your uncleanness and 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 →