Matthew 5:9

Free Bible Version

Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 12:17

David went out to meet them and told them, “If you've come in peace to help me, we can be friends. But if you've come to betray me to my enemies, even though I've done no wrong, then may the God of our fathers see what you're doing and condemn you.”

Psalm 120:6

I have lived for far too long among people who hate peace.

Psalm 34:12

Who of you wants to live a long and happy life?

Matthew 5:45

so you may become children of your heavenly Father. For his sun shines on both the good and the bad; and he makes the rain fall on both those who do right and those who do wrong.

Matthew 5:48

Grow up and become completely trustworthy, just as your heavenly Father is trustworthy.”

Luke 20:36

They can't die any longer; they're like the angels and are children of God since they're children of the resurrection.

Luke 6:35

No: love your enemies, do good to them, and lend without expecting to be repaid anything. Then you will receive a great reward, and you will be children of the Most High God, for he is kind to ungrateful and wicked people.

Acts 7:26

The next day when he arrived, two Israelites were fighting one another. He tried to reconcile them and stop the fight. ‘Men! You are brothers!’ he told them. ‘Why are you attacking each other?’

Romans 12:18

and as far as it's up to you, live at peace with everyone.

Romans 8:14

All those who are led by the Spirit of God are God's children.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit himself agrees with us that we're God's children.

Romans 8:19

All of creation is patiently waiting, longing for God to reveal his children.

1 Corinthians 6:6

Instead one believer takes another believer to court, and places the issue before unbelievers!

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, I say goodbye. Continue to improve spiritually. Encourage one another. Be in agreement. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God is pleading through us: “Please, won't you come back and be God's friend?”

Galatians 5:22

But the Spirit produces fruit such as love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, trust,

Ephesians 4:1

So I—this prisoner in the Lord—am encouraging you to make sure you live according to the principles to which you were called.

Philippians 4:2

Euodia and Syntyche—I urge you to resolve your differences with each other and agree in the Lord.

Colossians 3:13

Be patient with one another, forgive others among you if you have grievances against one another. Just as the Lord forgave you, you should do the same.

Hebrews 12:14

Do your best to live in peace with everybody, and look for holiness—if you don't have this you won't see the Lord.