Matthew 5:9
Blessed the peacemakers—because they will be called sons of God.
Literal Standard Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Blessed the clean in heart—because they will see God.
10Blessed those persecuted for righteousness’ sake—because theirs is the kingdom of the heavens.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17and David goes out before them, and answers and says to them, “If you have come to me for peace, to help me, I have a heart to unite with you; and if to betray me to my adversaries—without violence in my hands—the God of our fathers sees and reproves.”
Psalms 82:6I have said, “You [are] gods, || And sons of the Most High—all of you,
Psalms 122:6Ask [for] the peace of Jerusalem, || Those loving you are at rest.
Matthew 5:48You will therefore be perfect, as your Father who [is] in the heavens is perfect.”
Luke 20:36for neither are they able to die anymore—for they are like messengers—and they are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.
Romans 8:14for as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these 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 →