Matthew 5:6

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

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

Cross References

Psalm 107:9

To everyone who is thirsty, he gives something to drink; to everyone who is hungry, he gives good things to eat.

Psalm 145:19

You satisfy the desires of all your worshippers, and you come to save them when they ask for help.

Psalm 17:15

I am innocent, LORD, and I will see your face! When I awake, all I want is to see you as you are.

Psalm 63:5

I will sing joyful praises and be filled with excitement like a guest at a banquet.

Psalm 65:4

You bless your chosen ones, and you invite them to live near you in your temple. We will enjoy your house, the sacred temple.

Psalm 84:2

Deep in my heart I long for your temple, and with all that I am I sing joyful songs to you.

Proverbs 10:24

What evil people dread most will happen to them, but good people will get what they want most.

Proverbs 21:21

If you try to be kind and good, you will be blessed with life and goodness and honour.

Song of Solomon 5:1

My bride, my very own, I come to my garden and enjoy its spices. I eat my honeycomb and honey; I drink my wine and milk. Eat and drink until you are drunk with love.

Isaiah 25:6

On this mountain the LORD All-Powerful will prepare for all nations a feast of the finest foods. Choice wines and the best meats will be served.

Isaiah 41:17

When the poor and needy are dying of thirst and cannot find water, I, the LORD God of Israel, will come to their rescue. I won't forget them.

Isaiah 44:3

I will bless the thirsty land by sending streams of water; I will bless your descendants by giving them my Spirit.

Isaiah 65:13

I, the LORD God, will give food and drink to my servants, and they will celebrate. But all of you sinners will go hungry and thirsty, overcome with disgrace.

Isaiah 66:11

She will nurse and comfort you, just like your own mother, until you are satisfied. You will fully enjoy her wonderful glory.

Jeremiah 31:25

Those who feel tired and worn out will find new life and energy,

Luke 1:53

God gives the hungry good things to eat, and sends the rich away with nothing.

Luke 6:21

God will bless you hungry people. You will have plenty to eat! God will bless you people who are crying. You will laugh!

Luke 6:25

You well-fed people are in for trouble. You will go hungry! You people who are laughing now are in for trouble. You are going to cry and weep!

John 4:14

But no one who drinks the water I give will ever be thirsty again. The water I give is like a flowing fountain that gives eternal life.”

John 6:27

Don't work for food that spoils. Work for food that gives eternal life. The Son of Man will give you this food, because God the Father has given him the right to do so.”

John 7:37

On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus stood up and shouted, “If you are thirsty, come to me and drink!

Revelation 7:16

They will never hunger or thirst again, and they won't be troubled by the sun or any scorching heat.