Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
King James Version
In Context
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Cross References
Genesis 32:30And Jacob called the name of the place Peniel: for I have seen God face to face, and my life is preserved.
Job 19:26And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
Psalms 18:26With the pure thou wilt shew thyself pure; and with the froward thou wilt shew thyself froward.
Psalms 51:6Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts: and in the hidden part thou shalt make me to know wisdom.
Psalms 73:1Truly God is good to Israel, even to such as are of a clean heart.
Ezekiel 36:25Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.
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 →