Matthew 5:8 (KJV) speaks to holiness, guarding the heart, and blessedness — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. It is the kind of verse worth reading slowly, more than once, and carrying with you through the day.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“Blessed is the man that walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners, nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful.”
Psalms 1:1“Blessed are the undefiled in the way, who walk in the law of the LORD.”
Psalms 119:1“Let the words of my mouth, and the meditation of my heart, be acceptable in thy sight, O LORD, my strength, and my redeemer.”
Psalms 19:14“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you. Cleanse your hands, ye sinners; and purify your hearts, ye double minded.”
James 4:8“Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.”
Psalms 119:2“Let integrity and uprightness preserve me; for I wait on thee.”
Psalms 25:21
Common questions
What does Matthew 5:8 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 5:8 reads: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." The verse speaks to holiness, guarding the heart, and blessedness. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 5:8 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God." is Matthew 5:8 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 5:8?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 5:8 include Psalms 1:1, Psalms 119:1, and Psalms 19:14. Reading them alongside Matthew 5:8 deepens the theme of holiness.
How can I pray with Matthew 5:8?
Read Matthew 5:8 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.