Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peace-makers; for they will be called sons of God.
Noyes 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 they who are persecuted for righteousness' sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
Psalms 82:6I have said, Ye are gods, And all of you children of the Most High;
Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! May they prosper who love thee!
Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Luke 20:36for they cannot die any more; for they are like 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, they 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 →