Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
King James Version
In Context
8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me to help me, mine heart shall be knit unto you: but if ye be come to betray me to mine enemies, seeing there is no wrong in mine hands, the God of our fathers look thereon, and rebuke it.
Psalms 82:6I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
Psalms 122:6Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
Luke 20:36Neither can they die any more: for they are equal unto the angels; and are the children of God, being the children of the resurrection.
Romans 8:14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the 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 →