Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
In Context
5Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted.
7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Offer up the sacrifice of justice, and trust in the Lord: many say, Who sheweth us good things?
Psalms 42:1Unto the end, understanding for the sons of Core.
Psalms 63:5Thus will I bless thee all my life long: and in thy name I will lift up my hands.
Psalms 84:2How lovely are thy tabernacles, O Lord of host!
Isaiah 25:6dummy verses inserted by amos
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 →