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Matthew 5:9–10

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

10“Blessed are those who are persecuted for the sake of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.*

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Matthew 5:10: ...Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

Cross references

  1. *Rom 8:14
  2. *1 Pet 3:14

In other versions

ESVEnglish Standard Version

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

“Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

NIVNew International Version (2011)

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called children of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

CSBChristian Standard Bible

Blessed are the peacemakers,

for they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

for the kingdom of heaven is theirs.

NLTNew Living Translation

God blesses those who work for peace,

for they will be called the children of God.

God blesses those who are persecuted for doing right,

for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.

LEBThe Lexham English Bible

Blessed are the peacemakers,

because they will be called sons of God.

Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,

because theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

KJV 1900King James Version

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

Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.