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Matthew 5:9

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

Matthew 5:9 · World English Bible

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Matthew 5:3–10

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted. Blessed are the gentle, for they shall inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. Blessed are those who have been persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the Kingdom of Heaven.

Context note · editorial

Among the Beatitudes, Jesus blesses those who make peace. The saying values active peacemaking without defining peace as ignoring wrongdoing.

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Matthew 5:9 is quoted from the World English Bible (WEB). Edition identifier: engwebp-source-2026-09-12. The surrounding passage is Matthew 5:3–10.

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