Matthew 5:9
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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.
11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me.
Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.
Compare
- BSB
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
- KJV
- Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
- WEB
- Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
- ASV
- Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
- DARBY
- Blessed the peace-makers, for *they* shall be called sons of God.
- BLB
- Blessed [are] the peacemakers, because they will be called sons of God.
- ÅB
- «Salige er de som skaper fred;
for de skal kalles Guds barn. - OTB
- Salige er de som skaper fred,
for de skal kalles Guds barn. - B1930
- Salige er de fredsommelige; for de skal kalles Guds barn.
Study notes (Tyndale)
Original text and word study
Cross references
Hebrews 12:14
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
Read in contextJames 3:16–18
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.
Read in contextRomans 12:18
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
Read in contextGalatians 5:22
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
Read in contextPsalms 120:6
Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.
Read in contextRomans 8:14
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
Read in contextLuke 6:35
But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked.
Read in contextRomans 14:17–19
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.
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