Cross references
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers,
for they will be called sons of God.
Matthew 5:9 has 29 cross-references in the OpenBible.info data, 29 of them with at least 4 reader votes. The strongest point to Hebrews 12:14 (113 votes) and James 3:16–18 (90 votes). 28 other verses point back to it. It links with 21 other books, from Genesis 13 to 1 Peter 3.
Which verses does Matthew 5:9 point to?
The 20 strongest of 29, ranked by reader votes. Links with fewer than 4 votes are marked weak.
- Hebrews 12:14113 votes
Pursue peace with everyone, as well as holiness, without which no one will see the Lord.
- James 3:16–1890 votes
For where jealousy and selfish ambition exist, there will be disorder and every evil practice. But the wisdom from above is first of all pure, then peace-loving, gentle, accommodating, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial, and sincere. …
- Romans 12:1882 votes
If it is possible on your part, live at peace with everyone.
- Galatians 5:2262 votes
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness,
- Psalm 120:655 votes
Too long have I dwelt among those who hate peace.
- Romans 8:1452 votes
For all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God.
- Luke 6:3548 votes
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.
- Romans 14:17–1937 votes
For the kingdom of God is not a matter of eating and drinking, but of righteousness, peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit. For whoever serves Christ in this way is pleasing to God and approved by men. …
- Ephesians 5:1–230 votes
Be imitators of God, therefore, as beloved children, and walk in love, just as Christ loved us and gave Himself up for us as a fragrant sacrificial offering to God.
- 2 Corinthians 13:1127 votes
Finally, brothers, rejoice! Aim for perfect harmony, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.
- James 1:19–2024 votes
- Psalm 122:6–823 votes
- 2 Timothy 2:22–2423 votes
- Psalm 82:6–721 votes
- Colossians 3:1321 votes
- Matthew 5:4817 votes
Be perfect, therefore, as your heavenly Father is perfect.
- Romans 14:1–717 votes
- Psalm 34:1216 votes
- Philippians 2:15–1616 votes
so that you may be blameless and pure, children of God without fault in a crooked and perverse generation, in which you shine as lights in the world as you hold forth the word of life, in order that I may boast on the day of Christ that I did not run or labor in vain.
- 1 Peter 1:14–1616 votes
Which verses point to Matthew 5:9?
The 10 strongest of 28.