Matthew 5:6

God's Word

Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for God’s approval. They will be satisfied.

Cross References

Psalm 107:9

He gave plenty to drink to those who were thirsty. He filled those who were hungry with good food.

Psalm 145:19

He fills the needs of those who fear him. He hears their cries for help and saves them.

Psalm 17:15

I will see your face when I am declared innocent. When I wake up, I will be satisfied ⌞with seeing⌟ you.

Psalm 63:5

You satisfy my soul with the richest foods. My mouth will sing ⌞your⌟ praise with joyful lips.

Psalm 65:4

Blessed is the person you choose and invite to live with you in your courtyards. We will be filled with good food from your house, from your holy temple.

Psalm 84:2

My soul longs and yearns for the Lord’s courtyards. My whole body shouts for joy to the living God.

Proverbs 10:24

That which wicked people dread happens to them, but ⌞the Lord⌟ grants the desire of righteous people.

Proverbs 21:21

Whoever pursues righteousness and mercy will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Song of Solomon 5:1

My bride, my sister, I will come to my garden. I will gather my myrrh with my spice. I will eat my honeycomb with my honey. I will drink my wine with my milk. Eat, my friends! Drink and become intoxicated with expressions of love!

Isaiah 25:6

On this mountain the Lord of Armies will prepare for all people a feast with the best foods, a banquet with aged wines, with the best foods and the finest wines.

Isaiah 41:17

“The poor and needy are looking for water, but there is none. Their tongues are parched with thirst. I, the Lord, will answer them. I, the God of Israel, will not abandon them.

Isaiah 44:3

I will pour water on thirsty ground and rain on dry land. I will pour my Spirit on your offspring and my blessing on your descendants.

Isaiah 65:13

This is what the Lord God says: My servants will eat, but you will be hungry. My servants will drink, but you will be thirsty. My servants will be glad, but you will be ashamed.

Isaiah 66:11

You will nurse and be satisfied from her comforting breasts. You will nurse to your heart’s delight at her full breasts.

Jeremiah 31:25

I will give those who are weary all they need. I will refresh everyone who is filled with sorrow.”

Luke 1:53

He fed hungry people with good food. He sent rich people away with nothing.

Luke 6:21

Blessed are those who are hungry. They will be satisfied. Blessed are those who are crying. They will laugh.

Luke 6:25

How horrible it will be for those who are well-fed. They will be hungry. How horrible it will be for those who are laughing. They will mourn and cry.

John 4:14

But those who drink the water that I will give them will never become thirsty again. In fact, the water I will give them will become in them a spring that gushes up to eternal life.”

John 6:27

Don’t work for food that spoils. Instead, work for the food that lasts into eternal life. This is the food the Son of Man will give you. After all, the Father has placed his seal of approval on him.”

John 7:37

On the last and most important day of the festival, Jesus was standing ⌞in the temple courtyard⌟. He said loudly, “Whoever is thirsty must come to me to drink.

Revelation 7:16

They will never be hungry or thirsty again. Neither the sun nor any burning heat will ever overcome them.