Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness! 2 For they shall be filled. 1
One Unity Resource 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! 2 for they shall inherit the Land. + 5:5. Quoted from Ps 37:11 1
7Blessed are the merciful! 2 for they shall obtain mercy. 1
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who will show us any good?” 2 Adonai, let the light of your face shine on us. 1
Psalms 42:1As the deer pants for the water brooks, 2 so my soul pants after you, God. 1
Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. 2 My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips, 2
Psalms 84:2My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of Adonai. 2 My heart and my flesh cry out for the Elohim Chayim [Living God]. 1
Psalms 145:19ר He will fulfill the desire of those who fear him. 2 He also will sh'ma ·hear obey· their cry, and will save them. 1
Isaiah 25:6In this mountain, Adonai Tzva'ot [Yahweh Commander of heaven’s armies] will make all peoples a feast of choice meat, a feast of choice wines, of choice meat full of marrow, of well refined choice wines.
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 →