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Matthew 5:9

WEB

9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

KJV

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

BSB

9Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

FBV

9Blessed are those who work to bring peace, for they will be called children of God.

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Extra References

Hebrews 12:14

14Follow after peace with all men, and the sanctification without which no man will see the Lord,


James 3:16-18

16For where jealousy and selfish ambition are, there is confusion and every evil deed. 17But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceful, gentle, reasonable, full of mercy and good fruits, without partiality, and without hypocrisy. 18Now the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace by those who make peace.


Romans 12:18

18If it is possible, as much as it is up to you, be at peace with all men.


Galatians 5:22

22But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faith,


Psalms 120:6

6My soul has had her dwelling too long with him who hates peace.


Romans 8:14

14For as many as are led by the Spirit of God, these are children of God.


Luke 6:35

35But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.


Romans 14:17-19

17for God’s Kingdom is not eating and drinking, but righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. 18For he who serves Christ in these things is acceptable to God and approved by men. 19So then, let’s follow after things which make for peace, and things by which we may build one another up.


Ephesians 5:1-2

1Be therefore imitators of God, as beloved children. 2Walk in love, even as Christ also loved us and gave himself up for us, an offering and a sacrifice to God for a sweet-smelling fragrance.


2 Corinthians 13:11

11Finally, brothers, rejoice! Be perfected. Be comforted. Be of the same mind. Live in peace, and the God of love and peace will be with you.