Luke 6:20 cpdv — And lifting up his eyes to his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And lifting up his eyes to his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. "

— Luke 6:20, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 6 — Context

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And descending with them, he stood in a level place with a multitude of his disciples, and a copious multitude of people from all of Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast, and Tyre and Sidon,

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who had come so that they might listen to him and be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled by unclean spirits were cured.

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And the entire crowd was trying to touch him, because power went out from him and healed all.

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And lifting up his eyes to his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

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Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who are weeping now, for you shall laugh.

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Blessed shall you be when men will have hated you, and when they will have separated you and reproached you, and thrown out your name as if evil, because of the Son of man.

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Be glad in that day and exult. For behold, your reward is great in heaven. For these same things their fathers did to the prophets.

Luke 6:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:20 say?
Luke 6:20 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And lifting up his eyes to his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ”
Where is Luke 6:20 in the Bible?
Luke 6:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 20.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 6:20.
What translation should I read Luke 6:20 in?
Luke 6:20 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 6:20?
Luke 6:20 reads (CPDV): “And lifting up his eyes to his disciples, he said: “Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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