Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
10Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you; but if you have come to betray me to my enemies when my hands are free of violence, may the God of our fathers see it and judge you.”
Psalms 82:6I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’
Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.
Matthew 5:48Be perfect, therefore, as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Luke 20:36In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God.
Romans 8:14For all who are led by the Spirit of God 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 →