Matthew 5:9
'Happy the peacemakers — because they shall be called Sons of God.
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
In Context
8'Happy the clean in heart — because they shall see God.
10'Happy those persecuted for righteousness' sake — because theirs is the reign of the heavens.
Cross References
1 Chronicles 12:17and David goeth out before them, and answereth and saith to them, 'If for peace ye have come in unto me, to help me, I have a heart to unite with you; and if to betray me to mine adversaries — without violence in my hands — the God of our fathers doth see and reprove.'
Psalms 82:6I — I have said, 'Gods ye [are], And sons of the Most High — all of you,
Psalms 122:6Ask ye the peace of Jerusalem, At rest are those loving thee.
Matthew 5:48ye shall therefore be perfect, as your Father who [is] in the heavens is perfect.
Luke 20:36for neither are they able to die any more — for they are like messengers — and they are sons of God, being sons of the rising again.
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 →