Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9 NIV
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In a world so torn apart by rivalry, anger, and hatred,
we have the privileged vocation to be living signs
of a love that can bridge all divisions and heal all wounds.
Henri Nouwen
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“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.
Matthew 5:9 Amplified Bible
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“Great peacemakers are all people of integrity, of honesty, but humility.
The planet does not need more successful people.
The planet desperately needs more peacemakers,
healers, restorers, storytellers, and lovers of all kinds.”
Billy Graham
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Great blessings belong to those who work to bring peace.
God will call them his sons and daughters.
Matthew 5:9 Easy-to-Read Version
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There is within the hearts of people a deep desire for peace on earth,
and they would speak for peace if they were not bound
by apathy, by ignorance, by fear.
It is the job of the peacemakers to inspire them from their apathy,
to dispel their ignorance with truth,
to allay their fear with faith that God’s laws work – and work for good.
Peace Pilgrim
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God makes happy those who make peace between people.
They will be called God’s sons.
Matthew 5:9 Worldwide English (New Testament)
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Peacemaking is a full-time vocation
that includes each member of God’s people.
Henri Nouwen