Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, 2 for they will be called sons of God. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 will see God. 1
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17David went out to meet them and addressed them: “If you have come in peace to me to help me, you may join me. But if you have come to betray me to my adversaries, may the God of our ancestors see and rebuke you, since I have done no wrong.”
Psalms 82:6I said, “You are gods, 1 and all of you sons of the Most High. 1
Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem! 1 “May those who love you have peace. 1
Matthew 5:48Therefore you must be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Luke 20:36Neither can they die anymore, for they are equal to 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, these 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 →