9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9
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Matthew 5:4–6
4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
James 3:17–18
17 But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. 18 Peacemakers who sow in peace reap the fruit of righteousness.
Psalms 37:10–12
10 Yet a little while, and the wicked will be no more; though you look for them, they will not be found. 11 But the meek will inherit the land and delight in abundant prosperity. 12 The wicked scheme against the righteous and gnash their teeth at them,
Luke 6:35–37
35 But 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 sons of the Most High; for He is kind to the ungrateful and wicked. 36 Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful. 37 Do not judge…
Matthew 5:47–48
47 And if you greet only your brothers, what are you doing more than others? Do not even Gentiles do the same? 48 Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
2 Enoch 52:10–12
10 Cursed is he who perverts the decrees of his forefathers. (2EN) 11 Blessed is he who implants peace and love. (2EN) 12 Cursed is he who disturbs those that love their neighbours. (2EN)
Luke 6:21–23
21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22 Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23 Rejoice in that day…
Isaiah 32:16–18
16 Then justice will inhabit the wilderness, and righteousness will dwell in the fertile field. 17 The work of righteousness will be peace; the service of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever. 18 Then my people will dwell in a peaceful place, in safe and secur…
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