Depart from evil, and do good; seek peace, and pursue it.
Peace is not only received but pursued: turn from evil, do good, seek peace and go after it.
Matthew 5:9
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
Jesus calls peacemakers blessed: they will be called children of God.
KJVMatthew 5:9 in context
6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake. 12Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
The life and teaching of Jesus, including the Sermon on the Mount, written for Jewish readers.
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