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Verse of the day for May 18

Matthew 5:9 · King James Version

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

Matthew 5:9 (King James Version)

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Matthew chapter 5, verses 7 to 11.

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 which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 Blessed are ye, when men shall revile you, and persecute you, and shall say all manner of evil against you falsely, for my sake.

This verse is one of 366, one for every day of the year, from the daily reading in Five Loaves. In the app each day's verse is broken into five small portions: read it, see its context, ponder a question, pray, and carry one thing into the day.