Peace
The peacemakers. The word in the original means those who make peace. It is well known that the word for peace in the sacred writings means every kind of good, every blessing that relates either to the soul or the body, to time or to eternity. So when Saint Paul, in the openings of his letters, wishes grace and peace to the Romans or the Corinthians, it is as if he had said: As a fruit of the free, undeserved love and favor of God, may you enjoy all blessings, spiritual and temporal, all the good things which God has prepared for those who love him (1 Corinthians 2:9).
1771 text
2. The peace-makers: The word in the original is οἱ εἰρηνοποιοί· It is well known that εἰρήνη in the sacred writings, implies all manner of good; every blessing that relates either to the soul or the body, to time or eternity. Accordingly when St. Paul in the titles of his epistles, wishes grace and peace to the Romans or the Corinthians, it is as if he had said, “As a fruit of the free, undeserved love and favour of God, may you enjoy all blessings, spiritual and temporal, all the good things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
About this text
Rendered in modern English, to be read and heard. Open the 1771 text under each part to check the claims and the scripture.
Rendered in modern English. The 1771 panel is his own Pine printing of the Works. It is public domain.
Catalogue & scope
Sermon 23 in the 1771 Works. Matthew 5:8-12.
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