Matthew 5:9

The Passion Translation

“How joyful you are when you make peace! For then you will be recognized as a true child of God.

Cross References

Hebrews 12:14

In every relationship be swift to choose peace over competition, and run swiftly toward holiness, for those who are not holy will not see the Lord.

Romans 12:18

Do your best to live as everybody’s friend.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit produced by the Holy Spirit within you is divine love in all its varied expressions: joy that overflows, peace that subdues, patience that endures, kindness in action, a life full of virtue, faith that prevails, gentleness of heart, and strength of spirit. Never set the law above these qualities, for they are meant to be limitless.

Psalm 120:6

For too long I’ve had to live among those who hate peace.

Romans 8:14

The mature children of God are those who are moved by the impulses of the Holy Spirit.

Luke 6:35

Rather love your enemies and continue to treat them well. When you lend money, don’t despair if you are never paid back, for it is not lost. You will receive a rich reward and you will be known as true children of the Most High God, having his same nature. Be like your Father who is famous for his kindness to heal even the thankless and cruel.

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, beloved friends, be cheerful! Repair whatever is broken among you, as your hearts are being knit together in perfect unity. Live continually in peace, and God, the source of love and peace, will mingle with you.

Colossians 3:13

Tolerate the weaknesses of those in the family of faith, forgiving one another in the same way you have been graciously forgiven by Jesus Christ. If you find fault with someone, release this same gift of forgiveness to them.

Psalm 34:12

Do you want to live a long, good life, enjoying the beauty that fills each day? Then never speak a lie or allow wicked words to come from your mouth.

Matthew 5:48

Since you are children of a perfect Father in heaven, become perfect like him.”

2 Corinthians 5:20

We are ambassadors of the Anointed One who carry the message of Christ to the world, as though God were tenderly pleading with them directly through our lips. So we tenderly plead with you on Christ’s behalf, “Turn back to God and be reconciled to him.”

Acts 7:26

The next day he came upon two of our people engaged in a fist fight, and he tried to break it up by saying, ‘Men, you are brothers! Why would you want to hurt each other?’

Matthew 5:45

For that will reveal your identity as children of your heavenly Father. He is kind to all by bringing the sunrise to warm and rainfall to refresh whether a person does what is good or evil.

1 Corinthians 6:6

It’s not right for a believer to sue a fellow believer—and especially to bring it before the unbelievers.

Philippians 4:2

And I plead with Euodia and Syntyche to settle their disagreement and be restored with one mind in our Lord.

Ephesians 4:1

As a prisoner of the Lord, I plead with you to walk holy, in a way that is suitable to your high rank, given to you in your divine calling.

Romans 8:16

For the Holy Spirit makes God’s fatherhood real to us as he whispers into our innermost being, “You are God’s beloved child!”

Romans 8:19

The entire universe is standing on tiptoe, yearning to see the unveiling of God’s glorious sons and daughters!