Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
Open English Bible (US)
In The King James Version
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
In Context
7Blessed are the merciful, for they will find mercy.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
Cross References
Genesis 32:30Jacob called the place Penuel, for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life has been saved.”
Psalms 18:26With the pure you show yourself pure, but shrewd with the devious.
Psalms 51:6It’s the innermost truth you desire, give me therefore true wisdom of heart.
Psalms 73:1Yes, God is good to the upright, the Lord to the pure in heart.
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 →