Matthew 5:9-11

9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.

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Cross References 6

  • 1. James 3:18; S Romans 14:19
  • 2. ver 44,45; S Romans 8:14
  • 3. S 1 Peter 3:14
  • 4. ver 3,19; S Matthew 25:34
  • 5. Isaiah 51:7; 1 Peter 4:14
  • 6. S John 15:21
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