Matthew 5:8

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV

As, therefore, when that which is perfect is come, we shall not see another Father, but Him whom we now desire to see (for "blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God"[110]

Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV

The prophets, then, indicated beforehand that God should be seen by men; as the Lord also says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."[279]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II

and knowing this, "that not what enters into the mouth defileth, but that it is what cometh forth by the mouth that defileth the man. For out of the heart proceed thoughts."[114]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book II

But when the only good Father visits it, it is sanctified, and gleams with light. And he who possesses such a heart is so blessed, that "he shall see God."[243]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book IV

And since there are two paths of reaching the perfection of salvation, works and knowledge, He called the"pure in heart blessed, for they shall see God."[54]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book V

For it is evident that no one during the period of life has been able to apprehend God clearly. But" the pure in heart shall see God,"[17]

Clement of Alexandria Stromata Book VII

e gods are allotted by distribution, reckoned holy among the holy, transferred entire from among the entire, reaching places better than the better places, embracing the divine vision not in mirrors or by means of mirrors, but in the transcendently clear and absolutely pure insatiable vision which is the privilege of intensely loving souls, holding festival through endless ages, remain honoured with the indentity of all excellence. Such is the vision attainable by "the pure in heart."[21]

Origen de Principiis Book I

Here, if any one lay before us the passage where it is said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God,"[21]

Origen Against Celsus Book VI

For, according to the declaration of our Jesus, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."[19]

Origen Against Celsus Book VII

or any other evil thing. Wherefore it is said, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."[72]

Origen Against Celsus Book VII " We also hold that it is a hard matter to see the Creator and Father of the universe; but it is possible to see Him in the way thus referred to, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God; "[99]

Cyprian Epistle XLV

that henceforth, as though nothing had been either done or said, all things on both sides being forgiven, they would now exhibit to God a heart clean and pure, following the evangelical word which says, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."[6]

Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

Also in the Gospel according to Matthew: "Blessed are they of a pure heart, for they shall see God."[733]

A Treatise of Novatian Concerning the Trinity

But if Christ Himself had been the Father, why did He promise as future, a reward which He had already granted and given? For that He says, "Blessed are they of a pure heart, for they shall see God,"[242]

Archelaus Acts of the Disputation with the Heresiarch Manes

Listen also to what Scripture has to say on this subject: "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God? "[483]

Methodius Discourse XI. Arete

Gregorion. Certainly, For these[13]

Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book II

Let him also be one of a good conscience, purified from all evil, and wickedness, and unrighteousness; for it is said again: "Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God."[12]

Recognitions of Clement II

Understand, therefore, that the way is this course of our life; the travellers are those who do good works; the gate is the true Prophet, of whom we speak; the city is the kingdom in which dwells the Almighty Father, whom only those can see who are of pure heart.[18]

Recognitions of Clement III

as you say, to be dissolved, why was it made at first? "Peter answered: "It was made for the sake of this present life of men, that there might be some sort of interposition and separation, lest any unworthy one might see the habitation of the celestials and the abode of God Himself, which are prepared in order to be seen by those only who are of pure heart.[12]

Recognitions of Clement III

You said now that God is visible to no one; but when that heaven shall be dissolved, and that superior condition of the heavenly kingdom shall shine forth, then those who are pure in heart[13]

Recognitions of Clement III

And thus my statement is not contrary to the law; neither is that which our Master said, `Blessed are they of a pure heart, for they shall see God.'[16]

Clementine Homily XVII

perceives, moves, energizes, acts on every side. But He has the most beautiful shape on account of man, that the pure in heart[19]

Acts of Paul and Thecla

And Paul having gone into the house of Onesiphorus, there was great joy, and bending of knees, and breaking of bread, and the word of God about self-control and the resurrection; Paul saying: Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God:[4]

Martyrdom of the Holy and Glorious Apostle Bartholomew

The true God and man, therefore, hath not given Himself out to be known, except to those who are pure in heart,[9]

The Second Epistle of Pope Pontianus

Of the good, however, the Truth says in His own person, "Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God."[3]