Matthew 5:8

8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

Matthew 5:8 in Other Translations

KJV
8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
ESV
8 "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God.
NLT
8 God blesses those whose hearts are pure, for they will see God.
MSG
8 "You're blessed when you get your inside world - your mind and heart - put right. Then you can see God in the outside world.
CSB
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, because they will see God.

Matthew 5:8 In-Context

6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.
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.

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Cross References 2

  • 1. Psalms 24:3,4; Psalms 73:1
  • 2. Psalms 17:15; Psalms 42:2; Hebrews 12:14; Revelation 22:4
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