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Matthew 5:9 — Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of…
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
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The verses around Matthew 5:9.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.
Verse explanation
“Children of God” was a title used for those who reflected the Father’s character — here applied specifically to those who work actively to resolve conflicts, not just avoid them.
From the Matthew 5 study in Bible in Stories.
Matthew 5:9 in other versions
The same verse in the 4 Bible versions we have on the site.
- KJV · King James
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Read the chapter in this version → - ARC · Almeida 1911Português
Bemaventurados os pacificadores, porque elles serão chamados filhos de Deus;
Read the chapter in this version → - BLIVRE · Bíblia LivrePortuguês
Benditos são os pacíficos, porque eles serão chamados filhos de Deus.
Read the chapter in this version → - VBL · Versión Biblia LibreEspañol
Benditos aquellos que trabajan por traer la paz, porque ellos serán llamados hijos de Dios.
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In other languages: Português (Mateus 5:9) · Español (Mateo 5:9)
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