Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Context
This verse from Matthew Chapter 5 connects to 10 cross-references. The Sermon on the Mount begins with the Beatitudes blessing the poor in spirit, mourners, meek, and peacemakers. Jesus declares he has come not to abolish the Law but to fulfill it. Six antitheses intensify the Law's demands: not just …
Other Translations
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
`Happy the peacemakers--because they shall be called Sons of God.
Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.
Cross References
And David went out to meet them, and answered and said unto them, If ye be come peaceably unto me …
What man is he that desireth life, and loveth many days, that he may see good?
I have said, Ye are gods; and all of you are children of the most High.
But ye shall die like men, and fall like one of the princes.
My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.
Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.
For my brethren and companions’ sakes, I will now say, Peace be within thee.
That ye may be the children of your Father which is in heaven: for he maketh his sun to rise …
Be ye therefore perfect, even as your Father which is in heaven is perfect.
But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, …