Matthew 5:8
Blessed are the pure in heart; for they will see God.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.
In Context
7Blessed are the merciful; for they will obtain mercy.
9Blessed are the peace-makers; for they will be called sons of God.
Cross References
Job 19:26And though with my skin this body be wasted away, Yet without my flesh shall I see God.
Psalms 18:26To the pure thou showest thyself pure, And to the perverse thou showest thyself perverse.
Psalms 51:6Behold! thou desirest truth in the heart; So teach me wisdom in my inmost soul!
Psalms 73:1“BOOK III. A psalm of Asaph.” Truly God is good to Israel,—To those who are pure in heart.
Ezekiel 36:25Then will I sprinkle clean water upon you, and ye shall be clean. From all your uncleanness and from all your idols will I cleanse you.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13
The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →