Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called Sons of God.
Twentieth Century New Testament
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48You, then, must become perfect — as your heavenly Father is perfect.
Luke 20:36nor indeed can they die again, for they are like angels and, having shared in the resurrection, they are God’s Sons.
Romans 8:14All who are guided by the Spirit of God are 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 →