Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they who hunger and thirst after righteousness; for they will be filled.
Noyes Bible
In The King James Version
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
In Context
5(5:4) Blessed are the meek; for they will inherit the earth.
7Blessed are the merciful; for they will obtain mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6There are many who say, Who will show us any good? LORD, lift thou up the light of thy countenance upon us!
Psalms 42:1“BOOK II. For the leader of the music. A song of the sons of Korah.” As the hart panteth for the water-brooks, So panteth my soul for thee, O God!
Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness, And with joyful lips my mouth shall praise thee,
Psalms 84:2My soul longeth, yea, fainteth, for the courts of the LORD; My heart and my flesh cry aloud for the living God.
Psalms 145:19He fulfilleth the desire of them that fear him; He heareth their cry, and saveth them.
Isaiah 25:6Then in this mountain shall Jehovah of hosts prepare for all nations A feast of fat things, and wines kept on the lees; Of fat things full of marrow, of wines kept on the lees well refined.
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 →