Matthew 5:9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. I. THE PRINCIPLES OF THE PEACEMAKERS. They are heavenly: this seen from the Great Peacemakers — the God of Peace; the prince of Peace; the Spirit of Peace. All the Divine Persons are active for peace. Many things operate to disturb this peace. II. THE WAY IN WHICH THEY ARE SHOWN. 1. To compose differences which may exist between ourselves and others. 2. By striving to bring others to a knowledge of Jesus, that they may know the true peace. 3. In the endeavour to make peace between others. (W. Reeve.) Parallel Verses KJV: Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.WEB: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God. |
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