Matthew 5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”

Matthew 5:9

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

Berean Standard Bible

Other translations

King James Version

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

World English Bible

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

American Standard Version

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

Geneva Bible 1599

Blessed are the peace makers: for they shall be called the children of God.

Darby Translation

Blessed the peace-makers, for they shall be called sons of God.

Young's Literal Translation

'Happy the peacemakers — because they shall be called Sons of God.

Bible in Basic English

Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.

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Cross references

“are”

Hebrews 12:14 James 3:16–18 Romans 12:18 Galatians 5:22 Psalm 120:6 Romans 14:17–19

Hebrews 12:14 · BSB

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

James 3:16–18 · BSB

For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.

Romans 12:18 · BSB

If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

Galatians 5:22 · BSB

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Psalm 120:6 · BSB

Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

Romans 14:17–19 · BSB

For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

“for”

Luke 6:35 Matthew 5:48 1 Peter 1:14–16 Matthew 5:45 Luke 20:36 Psalm 82:6

Luke 6:35 · BSB

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.

Matthew 5:48 · BSB

Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

1 Peter 1:14–16 · BSB

As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.

Matthew 5:45 · BSB

that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Luke 20:36 · BSB

In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are sons of God.

Psalm 82:6 · BSB

I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’

Also

Romans 8:14

Romans 8:14 · BSB

For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

Cross references adapted from OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0) and the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

In context

8Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

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

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