KJV King James Version
Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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Matthew 5:9
Blessed [are] the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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BSB Berean Standard Bible
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
WEB World English Bible
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
ASV American Standard Version
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.
YLT Young’s Literal Translation
‘Happy the peacemakers—because they shall be called Sons of God.
Surrounding context — Matthew 5
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 which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 Blessed are ye, when [men] shall revile you, and persecute [you], and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great [is] your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
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Hebrews 12:14Follow peace with all [men], and holiness, without which no man shall see the Lord:James 3:16-18For where envying and strife [is], there [is] confusion and every evil work.Romans 12:18If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.Galatians 5:22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, gentleness, goodness, faith,Psalm 120:6My soul hath long dwelt with him that hateth peace.Romans 8:14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, they are the sons of God.Luke 6:35But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and [to] the evil.Romans 14:17-19For the kingdom of God is not meat and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Ghost.Ephesians 5:1-2Be ye therefore followers of God, as dear children;2 Corinthians 13:11Finally, brethren, farewell. Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you.Psalm 122:6-8Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: they shall prosper that love thee.James 1:19-20Wherefore, my beloved brethren, let every man be swift to hear, slow to speak, slow to wrath:2 Timothy 2:22-24Flee also youthful lusts: but follow righteousness, faith, charity, peace, with them that call on the Lord out of a pure heart.Psalm 82:6-7I have said, Ye [are] gods; and all of you [are] children of the most High.Colossians 3:13Forbearing one another, and forgiving one another, if any man have a quarrel against any: even as Christ forgave you, so also [do] ye.1 Peter 1:14-16As obedient children, not fashioning yourselves according to the former lusts in your ignorance:Romans 14:1-7Him that is weak in the faith receive ye, [but] not to doubtful disputations.Psalm 34:12What man [is he that] desireth life, [and] loveth [many] days, that he may see good?
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