Luke 6:20 kjv — And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

King James Version

"And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God."

— Luke 6:20, King James Version

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Luke 6 — Context

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And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

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And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

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And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

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And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

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Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

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Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

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Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

Luke 6:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:20 say?
Luke 6:20 in the King James Version reads: “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye 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 (KJV): “And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye 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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