18 And the fruit of righteousness is sown in peace of them that make peace.



Ver. 18. Is sown in peace] Only we must not think to sow and reap all in a day. By the fruit of righteousness may be meant the crown of righteousness, 2Ti_4:8, which Christ (the Prince of peace) shall put upon all the sons of peace, Luk_10:6; as, in the mean time, they shall be called the sons of God, Mat_5:9, have not only the comfort, but the credit, the name and note of such.