Matthew 5:9
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
What does Matthew 5:9 mean?
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.” Matthew 5:9 stands in the midst of the Beatitudes, the opening portion of Christ’s sermon in Matthew 5, where He declares the kind of life that is truly “blessed.” In the KJV, “blessed” carries more…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Divine Calling of Peacemaking
In a world often characterized by turmoil, conflict, and strife, the words of Jesus in Matthew 5:9 resonate with profound significance: "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." This verse encapsulates not only a moral directive but also a…
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Heavenly Father, As we come before You in reverence and awe, we are drawn to the profound wisdom found in the words of Your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ. In Matthew 5:9, it is written, "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." We gather in prayer…
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