The Beatitudes
20 And He raised His eyes toward His disciples and began saying, "Blessed are6:20 Lit the pooryou who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.21 Blessed are6:21 Lit the ones whoyou who are hungry now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are6:21 Lit the ones whoyou who weep now, for you will laugh.22 Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they 6:22 Or excommunicateexclude you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man.23 Rejoice on that day and jump for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For their fathers used to 6:23 Lit do totreat the prophets the same way.