Jesus continues to teach his disciples. This event began in [Matthew 5:1](./01.md). ## the peacemakers ## These are the people who help others to have peace with one another. ## sons of God ## These are God's own children. (See: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-metaphor]]) ## those who have been persecuted ## Alternative translation: "those people whom others treat unfairly." ## for righteousness' sake ## "because they do what God wants them to do" ## theirs is the kingdom of heaven ## "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.