Matthew 5:9 - Tree of Life Version

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

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King James Version (Oxford) 1769

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

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

Blessed (enjoying enviable happiness, spiritually prosperous–with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, regardless of their outward conditions) are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they shall be called the sons of God!

American Standard Version (1901)

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

Common English Bible

“Happy are people who make peace, because they will be called God’s children.

Catholic Public Domain Version

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

Douay-Rheims version of The Bible - 1752 version

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

Matthew 5:9 Cross References

1 Chronicles 12:17

Some of the children of Benjamin and also from Judah came to David at the stronghold.

Psalm 120:6

My soul has too long dwelt with those who hate shalom.

Psalm 34:12

Come, children, listen to me: I will teach you the fear of Adonai.

Matthew 5:45

so that you may be children 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.

Matthew 5:48

Therefore be perfect, just as your Father in heaven is perfect.”

Luke 20:36

For they can no longer die, because they are like angels and are sons of God, being sons of the resurrection.

Luke 6:35

“But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great and you will be sons of Elyon, for He is kind to the ungrateful and evil ones.

Acts 7:26

So on the next day he appeared to them as they were fighting. He tried to reconcile them in shalom, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why do you wrong one another?’

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in shalom with all people.

Romans 8:14

For all who are led by the Ruach Elohim, these are sons of God.

Romans 8:16

The Ruach Himself bears witness with our spirit that we are children of God.

Romans 8:19

For the creation eagerly awaits the revelation of the sons of God.

1 Corinthians 6:6

Instead, a brother goes to court against a brother—and before unbelievers at that!

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Aim for restoration, encourage one another, be of the same mind, live in shalom—and the God of love and shalom will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are therefore ambassadors for Messiah, as though God were making His appeal through us. We beg you on behalf of Messiah, be reconciled to God.

Galatians 5:22

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

Ephesians 4:1

Therefore I, a prisoner for the Lord, urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling to which you were called—

Philippians 4:2

I urge Euodia and Syntyche to be in harmony in the Lord.

Colossians 3:13

bearing with one another and forgiving each other, if anyone has a grievance against another. Just as the Lord pardoned you, so also you must pardon others.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue shalom with everyone, and the holiness without which no one will see the Lord.