Luke 6:20 nasb — And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of…

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"And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God."

— Luke 6:20, NASB

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Luke 6 — Context

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Jesus came down with them and stood on a level place; and there was a large crowd of His disciples, and a great throng of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the coastal region of Tyre and Sidon,

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who had come to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases; and those who were troubled with unclean spirits were being cured.

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And all the people were trying to touch Him, for power was coming from Him and healing them all.

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And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

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"Blessed are you who hunger now, for you shall be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.

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"Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

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"Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets.

Luke 6:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:20 say?
Luke 6:20 in the NASB reads: “And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "Blessed are you who are 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 (NASB): “And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "Blessed are you who are 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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