Matthew 5:6

Translations

Modern

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Traditional

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

Literal

Blessed are those hungering and thirsting for righteousness, because they will be filled.

Latin

Beati qui esuriunt et sitiunt justitiam: quoniam ipsi saturabuntur.

Original

Greek

English

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled.

Notes

Matthew 5:6

Those who hunger and thirst for righteousness: These are either followers of Jesus whose main purpose in life is to obey him (see Matthew 3:15; 5:10, 20), or they could be people who want justice for everyone (Psalms 11:7; 85:10–12; Isaiah 11:1–4; Jeremiah 23:5–6; 33:16). They often pray, “Your will be done, on earth” (Matthew 6:10).

Christ has brought justice and righteousness (Romans 3:21–22; 5:1), and his followers will find satisfaction in it (compare Psalms 42:1–2; 63:1–2).

Theme notes and profiles

Moses Blessing Faith and Good Deeds God’s Justice The Blessings of Jesus The Poor and Needy in the Psalms The Priestly Blessing

Events

Sermon on the Mountc. AD 28

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