Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart! 2 for they shall see God. 1
One Unity Resource Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
In Context
7Blessed are the merciful! 2 for they shall obtain mercy. 1
9Blessed are the peacemakers! 2 for they shall be called children of God. 1
Cross References
Genesis 32:30+ 32:30 Hebrew ch 32 v. 31 Jacob [Supplanter] called the name of the place Peniel [Face of God]: for, he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”
Psalms 18:26With the pure, you will show yourself pure. 2 With the crooked you will show yourself shrewd. 1
Psalms 51:6Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. 2 You teach me wisdom in the inmost place. 1
Psalms 73:1Surely God is good to Israel [God prevails], 2 to those who are pure in heart. 1
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 →