Blessed are the peacemakers.

What it means

Keeping the peace is passive; making it is work. It means stepping into conflict to repair it rather than avoiding it or winning it. Be the person who brings people back to the table.

The source

"Blessed are the peacemakers." Jesus said it in Matthew 5:9. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

"Μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηνοποιοί"

Original Greek, Matthew 5:9. Text read at github.com.

Who said it

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Jewish teacher from Nazareth in Galilee whose sayings were written down in Greek in the four Gospels. Christians follow him as the Son of God.

Questions

What does "Blessed are the peacemakers." mean?

Keeping the peace is passive; making it is work. It means stepping into conflict to repair it rather than avoiding it or winning it. Be the person who brings people back to the table.

Who said "Blessed are the peacemakers."?

Jesus (c. 4 BC – c. AD 30). Source: Matthew 5:9.

What is the original Greek?

Μακάριοι οἱ εἰρηνοποιοί. Translated from the original Greek by Spartan Surfers.

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"Blessed are the peacemakers." (Jesus, Matthew 5:9, translated by Spartan Surfers). https://spartansurfers.com/quotes/blessed-are-the-peacemakers