Matthew
“Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.”
Matthew 5:9
Matthew 5:9 (KJV) speaks to peacemaking, reconciliation, and child of God — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Read it unhurried, and let it become a prayer you return to.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“If it be possible, as much as lieth in you, live peaceably with all men.”
Romans 12:18“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”
1 Peter 3:11“Behold, what manner of love the Father hath bestowed upon us, that we should be called the sons of God: therefore the world knoweth us not, because it knew him not.”
1 John 3:1“Hatred stirreth up strifes: but love covereth all sins.”
Proverbs 10:12“Behold, how good and how pleasant it is for brethren to dwell together in unity!”
Psalms 133:1“So God created man in his own image, in the image of God created he him; male and female created he them.”
Genesis 1:27
Common questions
What does Matthew 5:9 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 5:9 reads: "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." The verse speaks to peacemaking, reconciliation, and child of God. 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 5:9 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God." is Matthew 5:9 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 5:9?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 5:9 include Romans 12:18, 1 Peter 3:11, and 1 John 3:1. Reading them alongside Matthew 5:9 deepens the theme of peacemaking.
How can I pray with Matthew 5:9?
Read Matthew 5:9 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.