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20 Jesus looked at his ·followers [disciples] and said,

“·You people who are poor are blessed [or Blessed are you…; C and so through v. 22],
    because the kingdom of God ·belongs to you [is yours].
21 You people who are now hungry are blessed,
    because you will be ·satisfied [filled].
You people who are now ·crying [weeping] are blessed,
    because you will ·laugh with joy [L laugh].

22 “·You are blessed [T Blessed are you; or God will bless you] when people hate you, ·shut you out [exclude/ostracize you], ·insult [mock] you, and ·say you are [L scorn/curse/defame your name as] evil because ·you follow [L of] the Son of Man.

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