Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peace-makers; for they shall be called the children of God.
1770 John Worsley NT
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.
10Blessed are they, who are persecuted for righteousness sake; for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Cross References
Matthew 5:48Be ye therefore perfect in love and goodness, as your Father who is in heaven is perfect.
Luke 20:36for they can die no more, being like the angels: and they are the children of God as being the children of the resurrection.
Romans 8:14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these 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 →