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Matthew 5:9

Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

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Baptist theologian, 1697–1771

Gill's Exposition

Blessed are the peace makers,.... Not between God and man, for no man can make his own peace with God; nor can any mere creature, angels, or men, make it for him; Christ, in this sense, is the only…

Presbyterian pastor, 1798–1870

Barnes' Notes

Blessed are the peacemakers - Those who strive to prevent contention, strife, and war; who use their influence to reconcile opposing parties, and to prevent lawsuits and hostilities in families and…

Nonconformist minister, 1662–1714

Matthew Henry

Matthew 5:3-12

Christ begins his sermon with blessings, for he came into the world to bless us (Act 3:26), as the great High Priest of our profession; as the blessed Melchizedec; as He in whom all the families of…

Academic commentary, 1882–1921

Cambridge Bible

peacemakers not only in the sense of those who heal dissension. Peace is used in a deeper sense, "the peace of God," Php 4:7; "the peace of Christ," Col 3:15.

children of God These are most akin to…