Matthew
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
Matthew 5:6
Matthew 5:6 (KJV) speaks to seeking God, longing, and righteousness in Christ — words set in Matthew, the Gospel that presents Jesus as the promised King. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“O God, thou art my God; early will I seek thee: my soul thirsteth for thee, my flesh longeth for thee in a dry and thirsty land, where no water is;”
Psalms 63:1“As for me, I will behold thy face in righteousness: I shall be satisfied, when I awake, with thy likeness.”
Psalms 17:15“My soul longeth, yea, even fainteth for the courts of the LORD: my heart and my flesh crieth out for the living God.”
Psalms 84:2“As the hart panteth after the water brooks, so panteth my soul after thee, O God.”
Psalms 42:1“I stretch forth my hands unto thee: my soul thirsteth after thee, as a thirsty land. Selah.”
Psalms 143:6“Blessed are they that keep his testimonies, and that seek him with the whole heart.”
Psalms 119:2
Common questions
What does Matthew 5:6 mean?
In the King James Version, Matthew 5:6 reads: "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." The verse speaks to seeking God, longing, and righteousness in Christ. To read it well, take it in the flow of Matthew 5 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Matthew 5:6 in the King James Version?
Yes. "Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled." is Matthew 5:6 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Matthew chapter 5.
What are some related Bible verses to Matthew 5:6?
Verses that sit beside Matthew 5:6 include Psalms 63:1, Psalms 17:15, and Psalms 84:2. Reading them alongside Matthew 5:6 deepens the theme of seeking God.
How can I pray with Matthew 5:6?
Read Matthew 5:6 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.