19 The whole crowd was trying to touch Him,(A) because power was coming out from Him and healing them all.(B)

The Beatitudes

20 Then looking up at[a] His disciples, He said:(C)

You who are poor are blessed,
because the kingdom of God is yours.
21 You who are now hungry are blessed,
because you will be filled.
You who now weep are blessed,
because you will laugh.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 6:20 Lit Then lifting up His eyes to

19 and the people all tried to touch him,(A) because power was coming from him and healing them all.(B)

20 Looking at his disciples, he said:

“Blessed are you who are poor,
    for yours is the kingdom of God.(C)
21 Blessed are you who hunger now,
    for you will be satisfied.(D)
Blessed are you who weep now,
    for you will laugh.(E)

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