Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Majority Standard Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
In Context
5Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many ask, “Who can show us the good?” Shine the light of Your face upon us, O LORD.
Psalms 42:1For the choirmaster. A Maskil of the sons of Korah. As the deer pants for streams of water, so my soul longs after You, O God.
Psalms 63:5My soul is satisfied as with the richest of foods; with joyful lips my mouth will praise You.
Psalms 84:2My soul longs, even faints, for the courts of the LORD; my heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Psalms 145:19He fulfills the desires of those who fear Him; He hears their cry and saves them.
Isaiah 25:6On this mountain the LORD of Hosts will prepare a lavish banquet for all the peoples, a feast of aged wine, of choice meat, of finely aged 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 →