Luke 6:20-23

Contemporary English Version

Blessings and Troubles

(Matthew 5.1-12)

²⁰Jesus looked at his disciples and said:

God will bless you people
who are poor.
    His kingdom belongs to you!
²¹God will bless
    you hungry people.
You will have plenty
    to eat!
God will bless you people
who are now crying.
    You will laugh!

²²^(A) God will bless you when others hate you and won't have anything to do with you. God will bless you when people insult you and say cruel things about you, all because you are a follower of the Son of Man. ²³^(B) Long ago your own people did these same things to the prophets. So when this happens to you, be happy and jump for joy! You will have a great reward in heaven.

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