Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Text-Critical English NT
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 for righteousness' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48You therefore shall be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.
Luke 20:36Indeed they can no longer die, for they are like angels. They are sons of God, since they are sons of the resurrection.
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 →