Bible verses for children
Help peace become possible.
Matthew 5:9
Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God.
Matthew 5:9 · World English Bible Classic (WEB)
In simple words
What does this verse mean?
Peacemakers actively seek repaired relationships and fair solutions. Peace is more than keeping everything quiet. Sometimes making peace begins with naming a problem and finding safe help.
Ask each person in a disagreement what happened before suggesting a fair next step.
Talk about it
What would help a disagreement become safer and fairer?
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Bible context & readings +
Jesus blesses peacemakers among the Beatitudes and identifies them with God’s family. The calling is active reconciliation, not forcing agreement or silencing someone whose treatment needs to change.
Full readings at eBible.org · World English Bible Classic. Read with an adult.A simple prayer +
God, help us work for truthful and lasting peace. Amen.
A suggested prayer, written for this guide.