Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
Text-Critical English NT
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 receive mercy.
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 →