Luke 6:21-31 in English

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

²³ Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

²⁴ But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe unto you, ye that are full now! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you, ye that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for in the same manner did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

²⁸ bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

²⁹ To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloak withhold not thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

³¹ And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

²³ Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

²⁴ But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

²⁸ Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

²⁹ And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

³¹ And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

²³ Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

²⁴ But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

²⁸ Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

²⁹ And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

³¹ And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

²³ Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

²⁴ But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe unto you, ye that are full now! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you, ye that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for in the same manner did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

²⁸ bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

²⁹ To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloke withhold not thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

³¹ And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

²¹ God is pleased with you who sincerely desire to receive what MTY he wants you to have; he will give you what you need, until you are satisfied. God is pleased with you that grieve now because of sin. Later you will be joyful.

²² God is pleased with you when other people hate you, when they will not let you join them, when they insult you, when they say that you are evil because you believe in me, the one who came from heaven.

²³ When that happens, rejoice! Jump up and down because you are so happy! God will give you a great reward in heaven! When they do these things to you, it will prove that you are God's servants. (OR, People have always treated God's servants like that.) Do not forget that these people's ancestors did the same things to the prophets who served God faithfully!

²⁴ But there will be terrible punishment for you that are rich; the happiness you have received from your riches is the only happiness that you will get.

²⁵ There will be terrible punishment for you who think that you have all that you need now; you will realize that these things will not make you feel satisfied. There will be terrible punishment for you who are joyful now; you will later be very sad.

²⁶ When most HYP people speak well about you, trouble is ahead for you; it will not prove that you are God's servants, because your ancestors used to speak well about those who falsely claimed that they were prophets.”

²⁷ “But I say this to each of you disciples who are listening to what I say: Love your enemies as well as your friends. Do good things for those who hate you!

²⁸ Ask God to bless those who curse you! Pray for those who mistreat you!

²⁹ If someone insults one of you by striking you on one of your cheeks, turn your face so that he can strike the other cheek also. If a bandit wants to take away your (sg) coat, let him also have your shirt.

³⁰ Give something to everyone who asks you (sg) for something. If someone takes away things that belong to you (sg), do not ask him to return them.

³¹ In whatever way you (pl) want others to act toward you, that is the way that you should act toward them.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ 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.

²² 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.

²³ 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.

²⁴ But unhappy are you who have wealth: for you have been comforted now.

²⁵ Unhappy are you who are full of food now: for you will be in need. Unhappy are you who are laughing now: for you will be crying in sorrow.

²⁶ Unhappy are you when all men give you their approval: for so their fathers did to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say to you who give ear to me, Have love for those who are against you, do good to those who have hate for you,

²⁸ Give blessing to those who give you curses, say prayers for those who are cruel to you.

²⁹ If a man gives you a blow on one side of your face, then let the other side be turned to him; from him who takes away your coat, do not keep back your robe.

³⁰ Give to everyone who comes with a request, and if a man takes away your property, make no attempt to get it back again.

³¹ Do to others as you would have them do to you.

²¹ Blessed ye that hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as wicked, for the Son of man's sake:

²³ rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in the heaven, for after this manner did their fathers act toward the prophets.

²⁴ But woe to you rich, for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you that are filled, for ye shall hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when all men speak well of you, for after this manner did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But to you that hear I say, Love your enemies; do good to those that hate you;

²⁸ bless those that curse you; pray for those who use you despitefully.

²⁹ To him that smites thee on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him that would take away thy garment, forbid not thy body-coat also.

³⁰ To every one that asks of thee, give; and from him that takes away what is thine, ask it not back.

³¹ And as ye wish that men should do to you, do ye also to them in like manner.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for you shall laugh.

²² Blessed shall you be when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

²³ Be glad in that day and rejoice; for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For according to these things did their fathers to the prophets.

²⁴ But woe to you that are rich: for you have your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you that are filled: for you shall hunger. Woe to you that now laugh: for you shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe to you when men shall bless you: for according to these things did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say to you that hear: Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you.

²⁸ Bless them that curse you, and pray for them that calumniate you.

²⁹ And to him that striketh thee on the one cheek, offer also the other. And him that taketh away from thee thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every one that asketh thee, and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.

³¹ And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them in like manner.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, For you shall be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, For you shall laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men shall hate you, And when they shall exclude you, And shall revile you, and cast out your name as evil, Because of the Son of Man.

²³ Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For behold, your reward is great in heaven; For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets.

²⁴ But woe to you who are rich, Because you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you who have been filled, For you shall be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, For you shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe to you when men speak well of you, For in like manner their fathers would do to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you; pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer the other also. And from him who takes your outer garment, do not forbid the tunic either.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks of you. And from him who takes away your belongings, do not ask for them back.

³¹ And just as you want men to do to you, you also do to them likewise.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, because you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, because you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you whenever men hate you, and whenever they exclude you and heap insults on you and trash your name as ‘malignant’, for the Son of the Man's sake.

²³ Rejoice in that day and skip about! Because your reward really is great in Heaven; for that is how their fathers treated the prophets.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! because you have already received your comfort.

²⁵ Woe to you who are full! because you will go hungry. Woe to you who are presently laughing! because you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when all men speak well of you; for that is how their fathers treated the false prophets!

²⁷ “Further, to you who are listening I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you;

²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, do not withhold the tunic as well.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks of you; and from him who takes away your things, do not demand them back.

³¹ Yes, like you want people to treat you, that is just how you must treat them.

²¹ “How happy are you who are poor, for the kingdom of God is yours. How happy are you who are hungry now, for you will eat all you need. How happy are you who are weeping now, for you will laugh.

²² How happy are you when people hate you, exclude you, insult you, and curse your name as evil because of me, the Son of man.

²³ When that day comes, be happy. Jump for joy, for great is your reward in heaven. Don't forget their forefathers mistreated the prophets just like this.

²⁴ But how sad are you who are rich, for you have already received your reward.

²⁵ How sad are you who are full now, for you will become hungry. How sad are you who laugh now, for you will mourn and cry.

²⁶ How sad are you when everyone praises you. Don't forget that their forefathers praised false prophets just like this.

²⁷ But I say to those of you who are listening: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you.

²⁸ Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ If someone hits you on one cheek, turn the other cheek. If someone takes your coat, don't prevent them taking your shirt.

³⁰ Give to anyone who asks you. If someone takes something from you, don't ask for it back.

³¹ Do to others what you want them to do to you.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger nowe: for ye shalbe satisfied: blessed are ye that weepe now: for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye when men hate you, and when they separate you, and reuile you, and put out your name as euill, for the Sonne of mans sake.

²³ Reioyce ye in that day, and be glad: for beholde, your reward is great in heauen: for after this maner their fathers did to the Prophets.

²⁴ But wo be to you that are rich: for ye haue receiued your consolation.

²⁵ Wo be to you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Wo be to you that now laugh: for ye shall wayle and weepe.

²⁶ Wo be to you when all men speake well of you: for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say vnto you which heare, Loue your enemies: doe well to them which hate you.

²⁸ Blesse them that curse you, and pray for them which hurt you.

²⁹ And vnto him that smiteth thee on ye one cheeke, offer also the other: and him that taketh away thy cloke, forbid not to take thy coate also.

³⁰ Giue to euery man that asketh of thee: and of him that taketh away the things that be thine, aske them not againe.

³¹ And as ye would that men should doe to you, so doe ye to them likewise.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

²³ Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

²⁴ But woe unto you that are rich: for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe unto you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now: for ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you: for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

²⁸ bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

²⁹ And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

³¹ And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now; for ye will be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now; for ye will laugh.

²² Blessed are ye when men hate you, and when they exclude you, and revile and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man.

²³ Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for lo! your reward is great in heaven; for thus their fathers did to the prophets.

²⁴ But woe to you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you that are full now! for ye will hunger. Woe to you that laugh now! for ye will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when all men speak well of you! for so did their fathers of the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say to you who hear: Love your enemies; do good to those who hate you;

²⁸ bless those who curse you; pray for those who are spiteful to you.

²⁹ To him that smiteth thee on one cheek, offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak, forbid not to take thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every one that asketh of thee; and from him that taketh away thy goods, demand them not again.

³¹ And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also in like manner to them.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they expel you from amongst them, and insult you, and reject your name as an evil thing — because of the Son of Man.

²³ Then indeed you may be glad and dance for joy, for be sure that your reward in heaven will be great; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.

²⁴ But alas for you who are rich, for you have had your comforts in full.

²⁵ Alas for you who are sated now, for you will hunger. Alas for you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Alas for you when everyone speaks well of you; for this is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.

²⁷ But to you who hear I say — love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who insult you.

²⁹ When someone gives one of you a blow on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well; and, when anyone takes away your cloak, do not keep back your coat either.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks of you; and, when anyone takes away what is yours, do not demand its return.

³¹ Do to others as you wish them to do to you.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be satisfied. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they expel you from among them, and insult you, and reject your name as an evil thing — because of the Son of Man.

²³ Then indeed you may be glad and dance for joy, for be sure that your reward in heaven will be great; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets.

²⁴ But alas for you who are rich, for you have had your comforts in full.

²⁵ Alas for you who are sated now, for you will hunger. Alas for you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Alas for you when everyone speaks well of you; for this is what their ancestors did to the false prophets.

²⁷ But to you who hear I say — love your enemies, show kindness to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, pray for those who insult you.

²⁹ When someone gives one of you a blow on the cheek, offer the other cheek as well; and, when anyone takes away your cloak, do not keep back your coat either.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks of you; and, when anyone takes away what is yours, do not demand its return.

³¹ Do to others as you wish them to do to you.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² 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.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: show agapao ·total devotion love· to your enemies, do good to those who hate and detest you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ Blessed are ye that honger now: for ye shalbe satisfied.

²² Blessed are ye that wepe now: for ye shall laugh. Blessed are ye when men hate you and thrust you oute of their companye and rayle and abhorre youre name as an evyll thinge for the sonne of manes sake.

²³ Reioyse ye then and be gladde: for beholde youre rewarde is greate in heven. After this manner their fathers entreated the Prophetes.

²⁴ But wo be to you that are ryche: for ye have therin youre consolacion.

²⁵ Wo be to you that are full: for ye shall honger. Wo be to you that now laugh: for ye shall wayle and wepe.

²⁶ Wo be to you when all men prayse you: for so dyd their fathers to the false prophetes.

²⁷ But I saye vnto you which heare: Love youre enemyes. Do good to the which hate you.

²⁸ Blesse the that course you. And praye for the which wrongfully trouble you.

²⁹ And vnto him that smyteth the on the one cheke offer also the other. And him that taketh awaye thy goune forbid not to take thy coote also.

³⁰ Geve to every man that axeth of the. And of him that taketh awaye thy goodes axe them not agayne.

³¹ And as the wolde that men shuld doo to you: so do ye to them lyke wyse.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

²³ Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because you will surely have a great reward in heaven, for their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way.

²⁴ But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.

²⁵ Woe to you who are full now, for you will be hungry later. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep later.

²⁶ Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for that is how their ancestors treated the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say to you who are listening, love your enemies and do good to those who hate you.

²⁸ Bless those who curse you and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the one cheek, offer him also the other. If someone takes away your coat, do not withhold your tunic either.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you. If someone takes away something that belongs to you, do not ask him to give it back to you.

³¹ As you want people to do to you, you should do the same to them.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

²² Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company , and shall reproach you , and cast out your name as evil, on account of the son of man.

²³ Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers to the prophets.

²⁴ But woe to you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe to you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

²⁷ But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to them who hate you,

²⁸ Bless them that curse you, and pray for them who despitefully use you.

²⁹ And to him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke, forbid not to take thy coat also.

³⁰ Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods, ask them not again.

³¹ And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.

²² Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.

²³ 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.

²⁴ “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.

²⁵ Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.

²⁶ Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.

²⁷ “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,

²⁸ bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.

²⁹ To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.

³⁰ Give to everyone who asks you, and don’t ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

³¹ “As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

²¹ Blessed be ye, that now hunger, for ye shall be full-filled. Blessed be ye, that now weep, for ye shall laugh. Blessed be ye, that hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed be ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.

²² Ye shall be blessed, when men shall hate you, and separate you away, and put reproof to you or shall put shame on you, and cast out your name as evil, for man’s Son.

²³ Joy ye in that day, and be ye glad; for lo! your meed is much in heaven; for after these things the fathers of them did to prophets.

²⁴ Nevertheless woe to you, rich men, that have your comfort.

²⁵ Woe to you that be full-filled, for ye shall hunger. Woe to you that now laugh, for ye shall mourn, and weep. Woe to you that be filled, for ye shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now, for ye shall mourn, and weep.

²⁶ Woe to you, when all men shall bless you; after these things the fathers of them did to false prophets.

²⁷ But I say to you that hear, love ye your enemies, do ye well to them that hated you or that hate you;

²⁸ bless ye men that curse you, pray ye for men that defame you or that falsely challenge you.

²⁹ And to him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, show also the other or give also the tother; and from him that taketh away from thee a cloth, do not thou forbid the coat.

³⁰ And give to each that asketh thee, and if a man taketh away those things that be thine, ask thou not again.

³¹ And as ye will that men do to you, do ye also to them in like manner.

²¹ Blessed be ye, that now hunger, for ye shall be full-filled. Blessed be ye, that now weep, for ye shall laugh. Blessed be ye that hunger now, for ye shall be filled. Blessed be ye that weep now, for ye shall laugh.

²² Ye shall be blessed, when men shall hate you, and separate you away, and put reproof to you or and shall put shame on you, and cast out your name as evil, for man’s Son.

²³ Joy ye in that day, and be ye glad; for lo! your meed is much in heaven; for after these things the fathers of them did to (the) prophets. (Rejoice on that day, and be glad; for behold! your reward is great in heaven; for thus their fathers did to the prophets.)

²⁴ Nevertheless woe to you, rich men, that have your comfort.

²⁵ Woe to you that be full-filled, for ye shall hunger. Woe to you that now laugh, for ye shall mourn, and weep. Woe to you that be filled, for ye shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now, for ye shall mourn, and weep.

²⁶ Woe to you, when all men shall bless you; after these things the fathers of them did to false prophets (or for thus their fathers did to the false prophets).

²⁷ But I say to you that hear, love ye your enemies, do ye well to them that hated you or do ye well to them that hate you;

²⁸ bless ye men that curse you, pray ye for men that defame you or that falsely challenge you.

²⁹ And to him that smiteth thee on the one cheek, show also the other or give also the tother; and from him that taketh away from thee a cloth, do not thou forbid the coat, (or and as for him who taketh away a cloak from thee, give also thy coat to him).

³⁰ And give to each that asketh thee, and if a man taketh away those things that be thine, ask thou not again (for them).

³¹ And as ye will that men do to you (or And as ye desire that men do to you), do ye also to them in like manner.

²¹ Blessid be ye, that now hungren, for ye schulen be fulfillid. Blessid be ye, that now wepen, for ye schulen leiye.

²² Ye schulen be blessid, whanne men schulen hate you, and departe you awei, and putte schenschip to you, and cast out youre name as yuel, for mannus sone.

²³ Joye ye in that dai, and be ye glad; for lo! youre meede is myche in heuene; for aftir these thingis the fadris of hem diden to prophetis.

²⁴ Netheles wo to you, riche men, that han youre coumfort.

²⁵ Wo to you that ben fulfillid, for ye schulen hungre. Wo to you that now leiyen, for ye schulen morne, and wepe.

²⁶ Wo to you, whanne alle men schulen blesse you; aftir these thingis the fadris of hem diden to profetis.

²⁷ But Y seie to you that heren, loue ye youre enemyes, do ye wel to hem that hatiden you;

²⁸ blesse ye men that cursen you, preye ye for men that defamen you.

²⁹ And to him that smytith thee on o cheeke, schewe also the tothir; and fro hym that takith awei fro thee a cloth, nyle thou forbede the coote.

³⁰ And yyue to eche that axith thee, and if a man takith awei tho thingis that ben thine, axe thou not ayen.

³¹ And as ye wolen that men do to you, do ye also to hem in lijk maner.

²¹ 'Happy those hungering now — because ye shall be filled. 'Happy those weeping now — because ye shall laugh.

²² 'Happy are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you, and shall reproach, and shall cast forth your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake —

²³ rejoice in that day, and leap, for lo, your reward is great in the heaven, for according to these things were their fathers doing to the prophets.

²⁴ 'But woe to you — the rich, because ye have got your comfort.

²⁵ 'Woe to you who have been filled — because ye shall hunger. 'Woe to you who are laughing now — because ye shall mourn and weep.

²⁶ 'Woe to you when all men shall speak well of you — for according to these things were their fathers doing to false prophets.

²⁷ 'But I say to you who are hearing, Love your enemies, do good to those hating you,

²⁸ bless those cursing you, and pray for those accusing you falsely;

²⁹ and to him smiting thee upon the cheek, give also the other, and from him taking away from thee the mantle, also the coat thou mayest not keep back.

³⁰ 'And to every one who is asking of thee, be giving; and from him who is taking away thy goods, be not asking again;

³¹ and as ye wish that men may do to you, do ye also to them in like manner;