5:5 “Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
5:7 “Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
5:9 “Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children 1 of God.
[5:9] 1 tn Grk “sons,” though traditionally English versions have taken this as a generic reference to both males and females, hence “children” (cf. KJV, NAB, NRSV, NLT).
