Add parallel Print Page Options

Blessings and Woes

20 Then he looked up at his disciples and said:

‘Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 ‘Blessed are you who are hungry now,
    for you will be filled.
‘Blessed are you who weep now,
    for you will laugh.

22 ‘Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you[a] on account of the Son of Man.

Read full chapter

Footnotes

  1. Luke 6:22 Gk cast out your name as evil

Bible Gateway Recommends

NRSV LIVE Bible for Teens, Catholic Edition
NRSV LIVE Bible for Teens, Catholic Edition
Retail: $39.99
Our Price: $26.99
Save: $13.00 (33%)
NRSV Catholic Women's Devotional Bible, Softcover
NRSV Catholic Women's Devotional Bible, Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $17.49
Save: $7.50 (30%)
5.0 of 5.0 stars
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--hardcover
Retail: $29.99
Our Price: $19.99
Save: $10.00 (33%)
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--Softcover
NRSV Catholic Edition Bible, Easter Lily--Softcover
Retail: $24.99
Our Price: $16.99
Save: $8.00 (32%)