Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, 2 for they will be filled. 1
Unlocked Literal 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 will inherit the earth. 1
7Blessed are the merciful, 2 for they will obtain mercy. 1
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who will show us anything good?” 1 Yahweh, lift up the light of your face on us. 1
Psalms 42:1As the deer pants after streams of water, 1 so I thirst for you, God. 1
Psalms 63:5It will be as if I ate a meal of marrow and fatness; 1 with joyful lips my mouth will praise you, 1
Psalms 84:2I long for the courts of Yahweh, my desire for it has made me exhausted. 1 My heart and all of my being call out to the living God. 1
Psalms 145:19He fulfills the desire of those who honor him; 1 he hears their cry and saves them. 1
Isaiah 25:6On this mountain Yahweh of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of fat things, 1 of choice wines, of tender meats, a feast on the lees. 1
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 →