Devine Scripture

Matthew 5:6

Matthew chapter 5 · verse 6 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Context

v.5Blessed are the meek: for they shall inherit the earth.

v.6This passage

v.7Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Psalms 42:1

    As the hart panteth after the water brooks, So panteth my soul after thee, O God.

  • John 7:37

    Now on the last day, the greatdayof the feast, Jesus stood and cried, saying, If any man thirst, let him come unto me and drink.

  • Psalms 63:5

    My soul shall be satisfied as with marrow and fatness; And my mouth shall praise thee with joyful lips;

  • Amos 8:11

    Behold, the days come, saith the Lord Jehovah, that I will send a famine in the land, not a famine of bread, nor a thirst for water, but of hearing the words of Jehovah.

  • Psalms 145:19

    He will fulfil the desire of them that fear him; He also will hear their cry and will save them.

  • John 6:48

    I am the bread of life.