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Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. The New International Version translates the passage as: Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. The Novum Testamentum Graece text is: μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηνοποιοί, ὅτι αὐτοὶ υἱοὶ Θεοῦ κληθήσονται.
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Luke 6:20 simply has "blessed are the poor"; that Matthew adds "in spirit" is seen to be of great consequence. The phrase does not appear in the Old Testament, but Psalm 34:18 comes close. [ 6 ] The phrase "poor in spirit" occurs in the Dead Sea Scrolls , and seems to have been an important notion to the Qumran community.
7 And blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy. 8 And blessed are all the pure in heart, for they shall see God. 9 And blessed are all the peacemakers, for they shall be called the children of God. 10 And blessed are all they who are persecuted for my name’s sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Chrysostom: Blessed are they who suffer persecution for righteousness’ sake, that is for virtue, for defending others, for piety, for all these things are spoken of under the title of righteousness. This follows the beatitude upon the peacemakers, that we may not be led to suppose that it is good to seek peace at all times. [5]
The Simon & Garfunkel song, "Blessed", from their album, Sounds of Silence. A line by John Mellencamp in the song, "Thank You" from his album, Words & Music: John Mellencamp's Greatest Hits. "Try not to forget that the meek inherit earth" is a quote from Staind's song, "How About You". A line in the song, "Anything for Jah" by Easy Dub All-Stars.
English: Blessed are the Peacemakers by George Bellows. Anti-war cartoon depicting Jesus with a halo in prison stripes alongside a list of his seditious crimes. Anti-war cartoon depicting Jesus with a halo in prison stripes alongside a list of his seditious crimes.
Catholic and Orthodox Christians have their own set of children's prayers, often invoking Mary, Mother of Jesus, angels, or the saints, and including a remembrance of the dead. Some adult prayers are equally popular with children, such as the Golden Rule ( Luke 6:31 , Matthew 7:12 ), the Doxology , the Serenity Prayer , John 3:16 , Psalm 145:15 ...