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Matthew 5:9-11
Amplified Bible
Matthew 5:9-11
Amplified Bible
9 “Blessed [spiritually calm with life-joy in God’s favor] are the makers and maintainers of peace, for they will [express His character and] be called the sons of God.(A)
10 “Blessed [comforted by inner peace and God’s love] are those who are persecuted for [a]doing that which is morally right, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever].
11 “Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people insult you and persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil things against you because of [your association with] Me.
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- Matthew 5:10 Lit the sake of righteousness.
Matthew 5:9-11
New International Version
Matthew 5:9-11
New International Version
9 Blessed are the peacemakers,(A)
for they will be called children of God.(B)
10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness,(C)
for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.(D)
11 “Blessed are you when people insult you,(E) persecute you and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of me.(F)
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