Luke 6:18-28

18 They wanted to hear him and be cured of their diseases. Those who were tormented by evil spirits were cured.

19 The entire crowd was trying to touch him because power was coming from him and curing all of them.

20 Jesus looked at his disciples and said, "Blessed are those who are poor. The kingdom of God is theirs.

21 Blessed are those who are hungry. They will be satisfied. Blessed are those who are crying. They will laugh.

22 Blessed are you when people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because you are committed to the Son of Man.

23 Rejoice then, and be very happy! You have a great reward in heaven. That's the way their ancestors treated the prophets.

24 "But how horrible it will be for those who are rich. They have had their comfort.

25 How horrible it will be for those who are well-fed. They will be hungry. How horrible it will be for those who are laughing. They will mourn and cry.

26 How horrible it will be for you when everyone says nice things about you. That's the way their ancestors treated the false prophets.

27 "But I tell everyone who is listening: Love your enemies. Be kind to those who hate you.

28 Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who insult you.