Matthew 5:9

The Beatitudes

⁸ "How blessed are those who are pure in heart, because it is they who will see God! ⁹ "How blessed are those who make peace, because it is they who will be called God's children! ¹⁰ "How blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness' sake, because the kingdom from heaven belongs to them!

Blessed are

Children of God

Sons of God

Matthew 5:45

so that you will become children of your Father in heaven, because he makes his sun rise on both evil and good people, and he lets rain fall on the righteous and the unrighteous.

Luke 6:35

Rather, love your enemies, do good to them, and lend to them, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High, because he is kind even to ungrateful and evil people.

Romans 8:14

For all who are led by God's Spirit are God's children.

Romans 12:18

If possible, so far as it depends on you, live in peace with all people.

Colossians 3:13

Be tolerant of one another and forgive each other if anyone has a complaint against another. Just as the Lord has forgiven you, you also should forgive.

Hebrews 12:14

Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.

1 Chronicles 12:17

and David went out to meet them. He told them, "If you've come in peace to be of help to me, then you'll have my commitment. But if you've come to betray me to my enemies, even though I'm innocent of wrongdoing, then may the God of our ancestors watch and judge."

Psalm 34:12

Who among you desires life, and wants long life in order to see good?

Psalm 82:6-7

"Indeed I said, "You are gods, and all of you are sons of the Most High.

Psalm 120:6

I have resided too long with those who hate peace.

Psalm 122:6-8

Pray for peace for Jerusalem: "May those who love you be at peace!

Matthew 5:48

So be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect."

Luke 20:36

Nor can they die anymore, because they are like the angels and, since they share in the resurrection, are God's children.

Acts 7:26

The next day, he presented himself to some of them while they were fighting and tried to reconcile them. He said, "Men, you are brothers. Why should you be hurting another?'

Romans 14:1-7

Accept anyone who is weak in faith, but not for the purpose of arguing over differences of opinion.

Romans 14:17-19

For God's kingdom does not consist of food and drink, but of righteousness, peace, and joy produced by the Holy Spirit.

1 Corinthians 6:6

Instead, one brother goes to court against another brother, and before unbelieving judges, at that!

2 Corinthians 5:20

Therefore, we are the Messiah's representatives, as though God were pleading through us. We plead on the Messiah's behalf: "Be reconciled to God!"

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers, goodbye. Keep on growing to maturity. Keep listening to my appeals. Continue agreeing with each other and living in peace. Then the God of love and peace will be with you.

Galatians 5:22

But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,

Ephesians 4:1

I, therefore, the prisoner of the Lord, urge you to live in a way that is worthy of the calling to which you have been called,

Ephesians 5:1-2

So be imitators of God, as his dear children.

Philippians 2:1-3

Therefore, if there is any encouragement in the Messiah, if there is any comfort of love, if there is any fellowship in the Spirit, if there is any compassion and sympathy,

Philippians 2:15-16

so that you may be blameless and innocent, God's children without any faults among a crooked and perverse generation, among whom you shine like stars in the world

Philippians 4:2

I urge Euodia and Syntyche to have the same attitude in the Lord.

2 Timothy 2:22-24

Flee from youthful passions. Instead, pursue righteousness, faithfulness, love, and peace together with those who call on the Lord with a pure heart.

James 1:19-20

You must understand this, my dear brothers. Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak, and slow to get angry.

James 3:16-18

For wherever jealousy and rivalry exist, there is disorder and every kind of evil.

1 Peter 1:14-16

As obedient children, do not be shaped by the desires that used to influence you when you were ignorant.