Luke 6:21 bbe — Happy are you who are in need of food now: for you will be made full. Happy are you who are weeping now; for you will b…

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"Happy are you who are in need of food now: for you will be made full. Happy are you who are weeping now; for you will be glad."

— Luke 6:21, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“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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ASV
“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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WEB
“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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Luke 6 — Context

And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were made well.

And all the people were desiring to be touched by him, for power came from him and made them all well.

And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.

Happy are you who are in need of food now: for you will be made full. Happy are you who are weeping now; for you will be glad.

Happy are you, when men have hate for you, and put you away from among them and say angry words to you, turning away in disgust at your name, because of the Son of man.

Be glad in that day, and be lifted up for joy, for your reward in heaven will be great: for their fathers did these same things to the prophets.

But unhappy are you who have wealth: for you have been comforted now.

Luke 6:21 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:21 say?

Luke 6:21 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Happy are you who are in need of food now: for you will be made full. Happy are you who are weeping now; for you will be glad.”

Where is Luke 6:21 in the Bible?

Luke 6:21 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 21.

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 6:21.

What translation should I read Luke 6:21 in?

Luke 6:21 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 6:21?

Luke 6:21 reads (BBE): “Happy are you who are in need of food now: for you will be made full. Happy are you who are weeping now; for you will be glad.” 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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