Matthew 5:6
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be filled.
World English Bible British
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 shall inherit the earth.
7Blessed are the merciful, for they shall obtain mercy.
Cross References
Psalms 4:6Many say, “Who will show us any good?” LORD, let the light of your face shine on us.
Psalms 42:1As the deer pants for the water brooks, so my soul pants after you, God.
Psalms 63:5My soul shall be satisfied as with the richest food. My mouth shall praise you with joyful lips,
Psalms 84:2My soul longs, and even faints for the courts of the LORD. My heart and my flesh cry out for the living God.
Psalms 145:19He will fulfil the desire of those who fear him. He also will hear their cry, and will save them.
Isaiah 25:6In this mountain, the LORD of 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 →