Matthew 5:6 net — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

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"“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied."

— Matthew 5:6, NET Bible

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Matthew 5:6 in Other Translations

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KJV
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
King James Version · Read this chapter in KJV
ASV
“Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled. ”
American Standard Version · Read this chapter in ASV
WEB
“Blessed are those who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for they shall be filled.”
World English Bible · Read this chapter in WEB
DRB
“Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after justice: for they shall have their fill.”
Douay-Rheims Bible · Read this chapter in DRB
BBE
“Happy are those whose heart's desire is for righteousness: for they will have their desire.”
Bible in Basic English · Read this chapter in BBE
KJVA
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
King James Version with Apocrypha · Read this chapter in KJVA

Matthew 5 — Context

“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.

“Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted.

“Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.

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

“Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.

“Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God.

“Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called the children of God.

Matthew 5:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 5:6 say?

Matthew 5:6 in the NET Bible reads: ““Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.”

Where is Matthew 5:6 in the Bible?

Matthew 5:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 5, verse 6.

Who wrote Matthew?

Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.

What is the book of Matthew about?

Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.

What are the major themes of Matthew?

Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 5:6.

What translation should I read Matthew 5:6 in?

Matthew 5:6 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Matthew 5:6?

Matthew 5:6 reads (NET): ““Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Matthew 5:6 net — “Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

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Matthew 5:6 in Other Translations

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