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648 B
Markdown
21 lines
648 B
Markdown
Jesus continues to teach his disciples. This event began in [Matthew 5:1](./01.md).
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## the peacemakers ##
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These are the people who help others to have peace with one another.
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## sons of God ##
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These are God's own children. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]])
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## those who have been persecuted ##
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Alternative translation: "those people whom others treat unfairly."
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## for righteousness' sake ##
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"because they do what God wants them to do"
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## theirs is the kingdom of heaven ##
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"God allows them to live in the kingdom of heaven." They do not own the kingdom of heaven; rather, God gives them the right to live in his presence. |