Matthew 5:6 - Forerunner Commentary

Matthew 5:6

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4 ^aBlessed are those who mourn,
For they shall be comforted.

5 ^aBlessed are the meek,
For ^bthey shall inherit the earth.

6 Blessed are those who ^ahunger and thirst for righteousness,
^bFor they shall be filled.

7 Blessed are the merciful,
^aFor they shall obtain mercy.

8 ^aBlessed are the pure in heart,
For ^bthey shall see God.

9 Blessed are the peacemakers,
For they shall be called sons of God.

10 ^aBlessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake,
For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.

11 ^a“Blessed are you when they revile and persecute you, and say all kinds of ^bevil against you falsely for My sake.

12 ^aRejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for ^bso they persecuted the prophets who were before you.

Believers Are Salt and Light

13 “You are the salt of the earth; ^abut if the salt loses its flavor, how shall it be seasoned? It is then good for nothing but to be thrown out and trampled underfoot by men.

14 ^a“You are the light of the world. A city that is set on a hill cannot be hidden.

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American Standard Version
Blessed are they that hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.

Amplified® Bible
Blessed {and} fortunate {and} happy {and} spiritually prosperous (in that state in which the born-again child of God enjoys His favor and salvation) are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness (uprightness and right standing with God), for they shall be completely satisfied!

Contemporary English Version
God blesses those people who want to obey him more than to eat or drink. They will be given what they want!

Darby English Version
Blessed they who hunger and thirst after righteousness, for *they* shall be filled.

Good News Bible
"Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully!

International Standard Version
"How blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for righteousness, for it is they who will be satisfied!

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

New American Standard Bible
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

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

New King James Version
Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, For they shall be filled.

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
Those hungering and thirsting for righteousness shall receive blessings. They will find satisfaction.

Revised Standard Version
"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied.

Young's Literal Translation
`Happy those hungering and thirsting for righteousness -- because they shall be filled.

New English Translation
“Blessed are those who hunger¹ and thirst for righteousness, for they will be satisfied.

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