Luke 6:22 net — “Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of th…

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"“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!"

— Luke 6:22, NET Bible

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Luke 6 — Context

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The whole crowd was trying to touch him, because power was coming out from him and healing them all.

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Then he looked up at his disciples and said:“Blessed are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God belongs to you.

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“Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied.“Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

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“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!

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Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did the same things to the prophets.

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“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your comfort already.

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“Woe to you who are well satisfied with food now, for you will be hungry.“Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

Luke 6:22 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:22 say?
Luke 6:22 in the NET Bible reads: ““Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!”
Where is Luke 6:22 in the Bible?
Luke 6:22 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 22.
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 6:22.
What translation should I read Luke 6:22 in?
Luke 6:22 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 6:22?
Luke 6:22 reads (NET): ““Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!” 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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