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Matthew 5:9
English Standard Version
Matthew 5:9
English Standard Version
9 “Blessed are (A)the peacemakers, for (B)they shall be called (C)sons[a] of God.
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- Matthew 5:9 Greek huioi; see Preface
Matthew 5:9
New International Version
Matthew 5:9
New International Version
Matthew 5:9
Contemporary English Version
Matthew 5:9
Contemporary English Version
9 God blesses those people
who make peace.
They will be called
his children!
Matthew 5:9
New Living Translation
Matthew 5:9
New Living Translation
9 God blesses those who work for peace,
for they will be called the children of God.
Matthew 5:9
The Message
Matthew 5:9
The Message
9 “You’re blessed when you can show people how to cooperate instead of compete or fight. That’s when you discover who you really are, and your place in God’s family.
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