Blessings To The Cross Resurrection Blessings for the Peacemakers and the Persecuted Matthew 5:9-12 Peacemaking and persecution both require . Matthew 5:9-12; Jeremiah 6:13-14; Luke 6:26 , , and are essential for peacemaking. Matthew 5:9; Romans 12:9-21; Colossians 1:20; Ephesians 2:15 * P will happen as you follow Jesus.* Matthew 5:10-11; Matthew 18:21-28; Luke 6:26 Jesus’ is the only reason we can and be even with today’s pain. Matthew 5:12; 1 Peter 3:3-9; Philippians 3:10-11