Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
World Messianic Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
In Context
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Cross References
Genesis 32:30Jacob called the name of the place Peniel; for he said, “I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.”
Job 19:26After my skin is destroyed, then I will see God in my flesh,
Psalms 18:26With the pure, you will show yourself pure. With the crooked you will show yourself shrewd.
Psalms 51:6Behold, you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.
Psalms 73:1Surely God is good to Israel, to those who are pure in heart.
Ezekiel 36:25I will sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your filthiness and from all your idols.
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 →