Matthew
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 5:6
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
King James Version (KJV)
Matthew 5:6 Context
3Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted. 5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth. 6Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. 7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy. 8Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God. 9Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God.
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Translation Details for Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
Other Translations for Matthew 5:6
Bible Commentary for Matthew 5:6
Wesley's Notes for Matthew 5:6
5:6 They that hunger and thirst after righteousness - After the holiness here described. They shall be satisfied with it.
People's Bible Notes for Matthew 5:6
Mt 5:6 Blessed [are] they which do hunger, etc. This implies the same sense of spiritual needs as verses 3 and 4. Hunger is a felt want, in this case a want of righteousness before God, the righteousness that comes from the forgiveness of sins. See Lu 15:17 Mt 5:3,4.
Blessed are they which doe hunger and thirst after righteousnesse: for they shall be filled.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.
- New American Standard Version (1995)
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
- American Standard Version (1901)
Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.
- Basic English Bible
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible
Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for *they* shall be filled.
- Darby Bible
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.
- Douay-Rheims Bible
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.
- English Revised Version
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.
- World English Bible