Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers! 2 for they shall be called children of God. 1
One Unity Resource 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! 2 for they shall see God. 1
Cross References
Psalms 82:6I said, “You are elohim ·judges, gods·, + 82:6. Quoted in John 10:34-35 2 all of you are sons of haElyon [the Most High]. + 82:6. Quoted in John 10:36 1
Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem [City of peace]. 2 Those who 'ahav ·affectionately love· you will prosper. 1
Matthew 5:48Therefore you shall be perfect, just as 'Avikah shebashamayim ·your Father in Heaven· is perfect. + 5:48. Quoted from Lev 19:2
Luke 20:36For they can’t die any more, for they are like the angels, and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.
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 →