Matthew 5:9
Happy, the peacemakers; for, they, shall be, called sons of God:
The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Happy, the pure, in heart; for, they, shall, see God:
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17And David went forth to meet them, and responded, and said to them, If, peaceably, ye are come unto me, to help me, I shall have towards you, a heart for unity,—but, if to betray me to mine adversaries, there being no violence in my hands, may the God of our fathers see and rebuke!
Psalms 82:6I, said, Gods, ye are, Yea, sons of the Highest, are ye all;
Psalms 122:6Ask ye for the peace of Jerusalem, They shall prosper, who love thee!
Matthew 5:48Ye, therefore, shall become, perfect: as, your heavenly Father, is perfect.
Luke 20:36For they cannot, even die any more,—for, equal unto messengers, are they, and are, sons of God, Of the resurrection, being, sons.
Romans 8:14For, as many as by God’s Spirit are being led, the same, are God’s sons,—
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 →