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What Does Hunger and Thirst After Righteousness Mean? Matthew 5:6-8

Sermon on the Mount · Part 2 · Primary passage: Matthew 5:6-8 (KJV) · Jun 15, 2026 · 1h 27m

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What does it mean to "hunger and thirst after righteousness" in Matthew 5:6-8 (KJV)? It is His righteousness, not ours, and the same heart is merciful and pure and sees God. Sermon on the Mount Pt 2, hosted by Matt Hepner and TopLobsta.

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Matthew 5:6-8 (KJV)

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

7 Blessed are the merciful: for they shall obtain mercy.

8 Blessed are the pure in heart: for they shall see God.

King James Version · public domain