Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.
Open English Bible (US)
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 gentle, for they will inherit the earth.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they will find mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many are longing for fortune to smile. Lift upon us the light of your face.
Psalms 42:1Like the hart which longs for brooks of water, I long for you, God.
Psalms 63:5As with marrow and fat am I feasted; with joyful lips I will praise you.
Psalms 84:2How I long and yearn for the courts of the Lord. Now heart and flesh cry for joy to the living God.
Psalms 145:19He will fulfil the desires of those who revere him; he will hear their cry for help and save them.
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 →