Matthew 5:9
Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God.
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Blessed are those who have pure minds, for they will see God.
10Blessed are those persecuted for what is right, for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17David went out to meet them and told them, “If you've come in peace to help me, we can be friends. But if you've come to betray me to my enemies, even though I've done no wrong, then may the God of our fathers see what you're doing and condemn you.”
Psalms 82:6I say, “You are gods; all of you are children of the Most High.
Psalms 122:6Pray that Jerusalem may be at peace. May everyone who loves Jerusalem be kept safe.
Matthew 5:48Grow up and become completely trustworthy, just as your heavenly Father is trustworthy.”
Luke 20:36They can't die any longer; they're like the angels and are children of God since they're children of the resurrection.
Romans 8:14All those who are led by the Spirit of God are God's children.
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 →