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Matthew 5:9-11
Expanded Bible
Matthew 5:9-11
Expanded Bible
9 They are blessed who work for peace [T Blessed are the peacemakers],
for they will be called God’s ·children [or sons].
10 They are blessed who are persecuted for ·doing good [doing what’s right; L the sake of righteousness],
for the kingdom of heaven ·belongs to them [is theirs].
11 “·You are blessed [T Blessed are you; or God will bless you] when people ·insult [mock; abuse; revile] you and ·hurt [persecute] you. They will lie and say all kinds of evil things ·about [against] you because ·you follow [L of] me.
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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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