Luke 6:20

The Beatitudes

20 And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "1Blessed are you who are poor, for 2yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke 6:20 In-Context

18 who had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were being cured.
19 And all the people were trying to touch Him, for power was coming from Him and healing them all.
20 And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 "Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
22 "Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Matthew 5:3-12; Luke 6:20-23
  • 2. Matthew 5:3

Footnotes 1

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