Blessed are the Peacemakers.

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Matthew 5:9 King James Version (KJV)
9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.



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The Acts Church: A Spirit-Led Model for Today’s Believers (Edited 1/2/2026)

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