Matthew 5:6

Good News Translation (US Version)

“Happy are those whose greatest desire is to do what God requires; God will satisfy them fully!

Cross References

John 4:14

but those who drink the water that I will give them will never be thirsty again. The water that I will give them will become in them a spring which will provide them with life-giving water and give them eternal life.”

Psalm 107:9

He satisfies those who are thirsty and fills the hungry with good things.

John 6:27

Do not work for food that spoils; instead, work for the food that lasts for eternal life. This is the food which the Son of Man will give you, because God, the Father, has put his mark of approval on him.”

Psalm 145:19

He supplies the needs of those who honor him; he hears their cries and saves them.

John 7:37

On the last and most important day of the festival Jesus stood up and said in a loud voice, “Whoever is thirsty should come to me, and

Revelation 7:16

Never again will they hunger or thirst; neither sun nor any scorching heat will burn them,

Luke 6:21

“Happy are you who are hungry now; you will be filled! “Happy are you who weep now; you will laugh!

Isaiah 44:3

“I will give water to the thirsty land and make streams flow on the dry ground. I will pour out my spirit on your children and my blessing on your descendants.

Luke 1:53

He has filled the hungry with good things, and sent the rich away with empty hands.

Isaiah 65:13

And so I tell you that those who worship and obey me will have plenty to eat and drink, but you will be hungry and thirsty. They will be happy, but you will be disgraced.

Psalm 65:4

Happy are those whom you choose, whom you bring to live in your sanctuary. We shall be satisfied with the good things of your house, the blessings of your sacred Temple.

Isaiah 25:6

Here on Mount Zion the Lord Almighty will prepare a banquet for all the nations of the world—a banquet of the richest food and the finest wine.

Psalm 84:2

How I want to be there! I long to be in the Lord's Temple. With my whole being I sing for joy to the living God.

Luke 6:25

“How terrible for you who are full now; you will go hungry! “How terrible for you who laugh now; you will mourn and weep!

Isaiah 41:17

“When my people in their need look for water, when their throats are dry with thirst, then I, the Lord, will answer their prayer; I, the God of Israel, will never abandon them.

Psalm 63:5

My soul will feast and be satisfied, and I will sing glad songs of praise to you.

Psalm 17:15

But I will see you, because I have done no wrong; and when I awake, your presence will fill me with joy.

Song of Solomon 5:1

I have entered my garden, my sweetheart, my bride. I am gathering my spices and myrrh; I am eating my honey and honeycomb; I am drinking my wine and milk. Eat, lovers, and drink until you are drunk with love!

Isaiah 66:11

You will enjoy her prosperity, like a child at its mother's breast.

Proverbs 10:24

The righteous get what they want, but the wicked will get what they fear most.

Proverbs 21:21

Be kind and honest and you will live a long life; others will respect you and treat you fairly.

Jeremiah 31:25

I will refresh those who are weary and will satisfy with food everyone who is weak from hunger.