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Matthew 5:8

Purity

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

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BSB
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
KJV
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
WEB
Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
ASV
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
DARBY
Blessed the pure in heart, for *they* shall see God.
BLB
Blessed [are] the pure in heart, because they will see God.
ÅB
«Salige er de rene av hjertet;
for de skal se Gud.
OTB
Salige er de rene av hjertet,
for de skal se Gud.
B1930
Salige er de rene av hjertet; for de skal se Gud.

Study notes (Tyndale)

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Cross references

  • Psalms 24:4

    He who has clean hands and a pure heart, who does not lift up his soul to an idol or swear deceitfully.

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  • Psalms 51:10

    Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.

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  • Hebrews 10:22

    let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.

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  • Hebrews 12:14

    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

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  • Ezekiel 36:25–27

    I will also sprinkle clean water on you, and you will be clean. I will cleanse you from all your impurities and all your idols.

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  • Proverbs 22:11

    He who loves a pure heart and gracious lips will have the king for a friend.

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  • James 4:8

    Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.

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  • 1 Peter 1:22

    Since you have purified your souls by obedience to the truth so that you have a genuine love for your brothers, love one another deeply, from a pure heart.

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