In Matthew 5:45, Jesus teaches that loving enemies proves we are children of the Father — the same filial identity promised to peacemakers here.

Matthew 5:48 calls us to be perfect like the Father — peacemaking is part of that childlike imitation of God's character.

Hebrews 12:14 commands striving for peace with everyone, reinforcing the active pursuit that defines a peacemaker.

2 Timothy 2:22-24 urges pursuing peace and avoiding quarrels, directly applying the peacemaker's character to ministry.

Psalm 122:6-8 calls to pray for Jerusalem's peace — a direct act of peacemaking that the beatitude blesses.

Colossians 3:13 commands forgiveness, a key practice of peacemakers who bear with one another and restore relationships.

Philippians 4:2 directly urges two women to agree in the Lord, a concrete example of peacemaking in action.

2 Corinthians 13:11 commands believers to live in peace, echoing the peacemaking call here and linking it to God's presence.

Luke 6:35 explicitly says loving enemies makes you 'sons of the Most High' — directly parallel to the promise of being called children of God here.

Acts 7:26 depicts Moses trying to reconcile quarreling brothers — a concrete example of peacemaking that embodies the beatitude.

Romans 12:18 commands living peaceably with all — a practical outworking of the peacemaker's character.

1 Corinthians 6:6 rebukes believers suing each other before unbelievers — a direct violation of the peacemaking spirit.

Romans 14:17-19 declares the kingdom is peace and urges pursuing what makes for peace — directly echoing the beatitude's promise.

Psalm 34:14 commands to 'seek peace and pursue it' — the same active peacemaking that Jesus blesses here.

James 3:18 expands peacemaking to a harvest of righteousness sown in peace, linking the beatitude to practical righteousness.

Romans 14:19 urges pursuing what makes for peace — the same active peacemaking Jesus blesses.

Zechariah 8:16 commands true judgments that make for peace — aligning with the blessed peacemaking here.

Proverbs 12:20 promises joy to those who plan peace — a parallel blessing to being called children of God.

In Genesis 13:8, Abram urges no strife between brothers — a direct example of peacemaking that Jesus blesses.

James 3:16-18 contrasts disorder with the peaceable fruit of righteousness, showing peacemaking flows from heavenly wisdom — the mark of God's children.

1 Peter 3:11 exhorts seeking and pursuing peace, echoing the peacemaker's call and adding active pursuit.

Romans 14:1-7 instructs to accept differing convictions without judgment — a key aspect of maintaining peace among believers.

Galatians 5:22 lists peace as a fruit of the Spirit, showing that peacemaking flows from the Spirit's work in believers.

Philippians 2:1-3 calls for unity and humility, foundational attitudes for peacemaking and being one in Christ.

Philippians 2:15 describes believers as blameless children of God shining in a dark world — peacemakers embody this light.

Proverbs 15:18 says a slow temper quiets contention — a practical step toward the peacemaking Jesus blesses.

Psalm 82:6 calls judges 'sons of the Most High' — the same phrase used here for peacemakers, though in a different context of divine council.

James 1:19 advises being quick to hear and slow to anger, practical wisdom for those who make peace rather than stir conflict.

James 1:20 warns that human anger does not produce righteousness, contrasting with the peacemaker's way that yields God's approval.

Ephesians 5:1 calls believers to imitate God as beloved children — peacemaking is a key way we imitate our Father.

Psalm 120:6 laments dwelling among those who hate peace — contrasting the peacemaker's blessing with the world's hostility.