Luke 6:20-31

New International Reader's Version

²⁰Jesus looked at his disciples. He said to them,

“Blessed are you who are needy.
    God’s kingdom belongs to you.
²¹Blessed are you who are hungry now.
    You will be satisfied.
Blessed are you who are sad now.
    You will laugh.
²²Blessed are you when people hate you,
    when they have nothing to do with you
    and say bad things about you,
    and when they treat your name as something evil.
        They do all this because you are followers of the Son of Man.

²³“The prophets of long ago were treated the same way. When these things happen to you, be glad and jump for joy. You will receive many blessings in heaven.

²⁴“But how terrible it will be for you who are rich!
    You have already had your easy life.
²⁵How terrible for you who are well fed now!
    You will go hungry.
How terrible for you who laugh now!
    You will cry and be sad.
²⁶How terrible for you when everyone says good things about you!
    Their people treated the false prophets the same way long ago.

Love Your Enemies

²⁷“But here is what I tell you who are listening. Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. ²⁸Bless those who call down curses on you. And pray for those who treat you badly. ²⁹Suppose someone slaps you on one cheek. Let them slap you on the other cheek as well. Suppose someone takes your coat. Don’t stop them from taking your shirt as well. ³⁰Give to everyone who asks you. And if anyone takes what belongs to you, don’t ask to get it back. ³¹Do to others as you want them to do to you.

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