Luke 6:20 web — He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God.

World English Bible

"He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the Kingdom of God."

— Luke 6:20, World English Bible

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Luke 6 — Context

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He came down with them, and stood on a level place, with a crowd of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judea and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases;

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as well as those who were troubled by unclean spirits, and they were being healed.

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All the multitude sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.

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He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "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 will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

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Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.

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Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.

Luke 6:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:20 say?
Luke 6:20 in the World English Bible reads: “He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "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 (WEB): “He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "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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