Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for justice, for they shall be satisfied.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
In Context
5Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be consoled.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Offer the sacrifice of justice, and hope in the Lord. Many say, “Who reveals to us what is good?”
Psalms 42:1A Psalm of David. Judge me, O God, and discern my cause from that of a nation not holy; rescue me from a man unjust and deceitful.
Psalms 63:5so that they may shoot arrows from hiding at the immaculate.
Psalms 84:2O Lord, you have blessed your land. You have turned aside the captivity of Jacob.
Isaiah 25:6And the Lord of hosts will cause all the peoples on this mountain to feast on fatness, to feast on wine, a fatness full of marrow, a purified wine.
Matthew Henry on Matthew 5:4-13
The Sermon on the Mount. 3 Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6 Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9 Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God. 10 Blessed are they… Read the whole commentary →