Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 6:21 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 6:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 6 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.”
Luke 6:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 6:21
Jesus continues: 'Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled.' Physical hunger represents spiritual hunger—deep longing for righteousness, satisfaction, fulfillment. The Greek 'peinōntes' (πεινῶντες, hungering) indicates ongoing, present-tense hunger—not past hunger but current experience. The promise is 'ye shall be filled' (Greek 'chortasthēsesthe,' χορτασθήσεσθε, future passive—you will be satisfied), God's action satisfying hunger. Those aware of their spiritual emptiness seek filling; those considering themselves full see no need. Kingdom blessing comes to those hungering for ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 6:21
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“for they shall be filled.”
“I am the bread of life. He who comes to me will not be hungry, and he who believes in me will never be thirsty.,And Jesus said unto them, I am the bread of life: he that cometh to me shall never hunger; and he that believeth on me shall never thirst.,,,,,,,,”
“for when he has been approved”
“to proclaim liberty to the captives”
“for they shall be comforted.{Isaiah 61:2; 66:10”
“For he satisfieth the longing soul”
“you who are full now”
“neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them”
“everyone who thirsts”