Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:8

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 8 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

Context

v.7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

v.8This passage

v.9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called sons of God.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 73:1

    Surely God is good to Israel, Evento such as are pure in heart.

  • Psalms 24:4

    He that hath clean hands, and a pure heart; Who hath not lifted up his soul unto falsehood, And hath not sworn deceitfully.

  • Psalms 51:6

    Behold, thou desirest truth in the inward parts; And in the hidden part thou wilt make me to know wisdom.

  • James 3:17

    But the wisdom that is from above is first pure, then peaceable, gentle, easy to be entreated, full of mercy and good fruits, without variance, without hypocrisy.

  • Proverbs 22:11

    He that loveth pureness of heart, Forthe grace of his lips the king will be his friend.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.