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Matthew 5:6 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 5:6 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 5 verse 6 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
Matthew 5:6 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 5:6
Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. This fourth Beatitude presents a profound spiritual truth using the metaphor of physical hunger and thirst. The Greek word peinao (πεινάω, "hunger") and dipsao (διψάω, "thirst") describe intense, desperate longing—not casual interest but deep craving. Jesus elevates this beyond mere physical appetite to describe spiritual hunger for dikaiosyne (δικαιοσύνη, "righteousness").This righteousness encompasses both right standing with God (justification) and right living before God (sanctification). Those who h...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 5:6
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“For he satisfieth the longing soul”
“but for the food which remains to eternal life”
“I am that bread of life.”
“everyone who thirsts”
“and will save them.”
“Jesus stood and cried out”
“for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now”
“neither thirsty any more; neither will the sun beat on them”
“so my soul pants after you”