Matthew 5:9

New Revised Standard Version Catholic Interconfessional

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

Cross References

1 Chronicles 12:17

David went out to meet them and said to them, “If you have come to me in friendship, to help me, then my heart will be knit to you; but if you have come to betray me to my adversaries, though my hands have done no wrong, then may the God of our ancestors see and give judgment.”

Psalm 120:6

Too long have I had my dwelling among those who hate peace.

Psalm 34:12

Which of you desires life, and covets many days to enjoy good?

Matthew 5:45

so that you may be children of your Father in heaven; for he makes his sun rise on the evil and on the good, and sends rain on the righteous and on the unrighteous.

Matthew 5:48

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

Luke 20:36

Indeed they cannot die anymore, because they are like angels and are children of God, being children of the resurrection.

Luke 6:35

But love your enemies, do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind to the ungrateful and the wicked.

Acts 7:26

The next day he came to some of them as they were quarreling and tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothers; why do you wrong each other?’

Romans 12:18

If it is possible, so far as it depends on you, live peaceably with all.

Romans 8:14

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

Romans 8:16

it is that very Spirit bearing witness with our spirit that we are children of God,

Romans 8:19

For the creation waits with eager longing for the revealing of the children of God;

1 Corinthians 6:6

but a believer goes to court against a believer —and before unbelievers at that?

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, farewell. Put things in order, listen to my appeal, agree with one another, live in peace; and the God of love and peace will be with you.

2 Corinthians 5:20

So we are ambassadors for Christ, since God is making his appeal through us; we entreat you on behalf of Christ, be reconciled to God.

Galatians 5:22

By contrast, the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, generosity, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:1

I therefore, the prisoner in the Lord, beg you to lead a life worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Philippians 4:2

I urge Euodia and I urge Syntyche to be of the same mind in the Lord.

Colossians 3:13

Bear with one another and, if anyone has a complaint against another, forgive each other; just as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive.

Hebrews 12:14

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