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Matthew 5:8

Purity

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.

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 which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: 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 that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; who hath not lifted up his soul unto vanity, nor sworn 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 true heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled from an evil conscience, and our bodies washed with pure water.

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  • Hebrews 12:14

    Follow peace with all men, and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:

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  • Ezekiel 36:25–27

    Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean: from all your filthiness, and from all your idols, will I cleanse you.

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  • Proverbs 22:11

    He that loveth pureness of heart, for the grace of his lips the king shall be his friend.

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  • James 4:8

    Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.

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  • 1 Peter 1:22

    Seeing ye have purified your souls in obeying the truth through the Spirit unto unfeigned love of the brethren, see that ye love one another with a pure heart fervently:

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