Matthew 5:9

God's Word

Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called God’s children.

Cross References

1 Chronicles 12:17

David went to meet them. He told them, “If you’ve come to help me as friends would, then you may join me. But if you’ve come to betray me to my enemies, even though I haven’t committed a crime, may the God of our ancestors see this and judge you.”

Psalm 120:6

I have lived too long with those who hate peace.

Psalm 34:12

Which of you wants a full life? Who would like to live long enough to enjoy good things?

Matthew 5:45

In this way you show that you are children of your Father in heaven. He makes his sun rise on people whether they are good or evil. He lets rain fall on them whether they are just or unjust.

Matthew 5:48

That is why you must be perfect as your Father in heaven is perfect.

Luke 20:36

nor die anymore. They are the same as the angels. They are God’s children who have come back to life.

Luke 6:35

Rather, love your enemies, help them, and lend to them without expecting to get anything back. Then you will have a great reward. You will be the children of the Most High God. After all, he is kind to unthankful and evil people.

Acts 7:26

The next day Moses saw two Israelites fighting, and he tried to make peace between them. He said to them, ‘Men, you are brothers. Why are you treating each other unfairly?’

Romans 12:18

As much as it is possible, live in peace with everyone.

Romans 8:14

Certainly, all who are guided by God’s Spirit are God’s children.

Romans 8:16

The Spirit himself testifies with our spirit that we are God’s children.

Romans 8:19

All creation is eagerly waiting for God to reveal who his children are.

1 Corinthians 6:6

Instead, one believer goes to court against another believer, and this happens in front of unbelievers.

2 Corinthians 13:11

With that, brothers and sisters, I must say goodbye. Make sure that you improve. Accept my encouragement. Share the same attitude and live in peace. The God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are Christ’s representatives, and through us God is calling you. We beg you on behalf of Christ to become reunited with God.

Galatians 5:22

But the spiritual nature produces love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:1

I, a prisoner in the Lord, encourage you to live the kind of life which proves that God has called you.

Philippians 4:2

I encourage both Euodia and Syntyche to have the attitude the Lord wants them to have.

Colossians 3:13

Put up with each other, and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

Hebrews 12:14

Try to live peacefully with everyone, and try to live holy lives, because if you don’t, you will not see the Lord.