Matthew 5:9

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

Cross References (29)

  • Hebrews 12:14 (104)

    Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

  • James 3:16–18 (84)

    For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice.

  • Romans 12:18 (78)

    If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.

  • Galatians 5:22 (56)

    But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

  • Psalms 120:6 (52)

    Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.

  • Romans 8:14 (46)

    For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.

  • Luke 6:35 (42)

    But love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, a

  • Romans 14:17–19 (32)

    For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit.

  • Ephesians 5:1–2 (27)

    Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children,

  • 2 Corinthians 13:11 (23)

    Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God o

  • Psalms 122:6–8 (19)

    Pray for the peace of Jerusalem: “May those who love you prosper.

  • James 1:19–20 (19)

    My beloved brothers, understand this: Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to anger,

  • 2 Timothy 2:22–24 (18)

    Flee from youthful passions and pursue righteousness, faith, love, and peace, together with those who call on the Lord o

  • Colossians 3:13 (18)

    Bear with one another and forgive any complaint you may have against someone else. Forgive as the Lord forgave you.

  • Psalms 82:6–7 (16)

    I have said, ‘You are gods; you are all sons of the Most High.’

  • Romans 14:1–7 (14)

    Accept him whose faith is weak, without passing judgment on his opinions.

  • Psalms 34:12 (14)

    Who is the man who delights in life, who desires to see good days?

  • 1 Peter 1:14–16 (13)

    As obedient children, do not conform to the passions of your former ignorance.

  • Philippians 2:15–16 (12)

    so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you

  • Philippians 2:1–3 (12)

    Therefore if you have any encouragement in Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if a

  • Matthew 5:48 (12)

    Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.

  • 2 Corinthians 5:20 (10)

    Therefore we are ambassadors for Christ, as though God were making His appeal through us. We implore you on behalf of Ch

  • Acts 7:26 (10)

    The next day he came upon two Israelites who were fighting, and he tried to reconcile them, saying, ‘Men, you are brothe

  • Matthew 5:45 (6)

    that you may be sons of your Father in heaven. He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good, and sends rain on the

  • Philippians 4:2 (5)

    I urge Euodia and Syntyche to agree with each other in the Lord.

  • 1 Chronicles 12:17 (5)

    And David went out to meet them, saying, “If you have come to me in peace to help me, my heart will be united with you;

  • Ephesians 4:1 (4)

    As a prisoner in the Lord, then, I urge you to walk in a manner worthy of the calling you have received:

  • 1 Corinthians 6:6 (4)

    Instead, one brother goes to law against another, and this in front of unbelievers!

  • Luke 20:36 (3)

    In fact, they can no longer die, because they are like the angels. And since they are sons of the resurrection, they are