Matthew 5:9
Blessid ben pesible men, for thei schulen be clepid Goddis children.
Wycliffe (portions)
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Blessid ben thei that ben of clene herte, for thei schulen se God.
10Blessid ben thei that suffren persecusioun for riytfulnesse, for the kingdam of heuenes is herne.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Therfore be ye parfit, as youre heuenli fadir is parfit.
Luke 20:36nethir wedden wyues, nethir schulen mowe die more; for thei ben euen with aungels, and ben the sones of God, sithen thei ben the sones of `risyng ayen fro deeth.
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 →