Luke 6:20

20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Luke 6:20 in Other Translations

KJV
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said,Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
ESV
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said: "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
NLT
20 Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said, “God blesses you who are poor, for the Kingdom of God is yours.
MSG
20 Then he spoke: You're blessed when you've lost it all. God's kingdom is there for the finding.
CSB
20 Then looking up at His disciples, He said: Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.

Luke 6:20 In-Context

18 who had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. Those troubled by impure spirits were cured,
19 and the people all tried to touch him, because power was coming from him and healing them all.
20 Looking at his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

Cross References 1

  • 1. S Matthew 25:34
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