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Berean Standard Bible

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.”

Matthew 5:9

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First-century Judea was a place of deep tension between Jews and Romans, among Jewish factions, and between rich and poor. Some groups believed God's kingdom would come through armed revolt.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God.

World English Bible (WEB)

Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.

King James Version (KJV)

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.

American Standard Version (ASV)

Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

Happy are the peacemakers: for they will be named sons of God.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

'Blessed the peacemakers -- because they shall be called Sons of God.

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Bienaventurados los pacificadores: porque ellos serán llamados hijos de Dios.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

¡Dichosos los que hacen la paz, porque serán llamados hijos de Dios!

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