LUKE 6:20 Parallel Verse View

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ULT And he, having lifted up his eyes upon his disciples, said, “Blessed are the poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

UST Then he looked at his disciples and said, “It is very good for you who are poor, because God is ruling you.

BSB Looking up at His disciples, [Jesus] said:
⇔ “Blessed [are] [you] who are poor,
⇔ for yours is the kingdom of God.

BLB And He, having lifted up His gaze upon His disciples, was saying: "Blessed are the poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

AICNT And lifting up his eyes to {his}[fn] disciples, he said,
¶ “Blessed are the poor [[in spirit]],[fn] for yours is the kingdom of God.

6:20, his: D(05) reads “the.”

6:20, in spirit: Some manuscripts include. Latin(a)

OEB Then, raising his eyes and looking at his disciples, Jesus said:
⇔ ‘Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

2DT He, lifting his eyes up toward his Apprentices, was saying,
God blesses the beggars because yours is God’s Empire.

WEBBE He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said:
⇔ “Blessed are you who are poor,
⇔ for God’s Kingdom is yours.

WMBB (Same as above)

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

LSV And He, having lifted up His eyes to His disciples, said: “Blessed the poor—because yours is the Kingdom of God.

FBV Looking at his disciples, Jesus told them,

TCNT Then he looked up at his disciples and said,
⇔ “Blessed are you who are poor,
⇔ for yours is the kingdom of God.

T4T He looked [MTY] at his disciples and said, “God is pleased with you who know that you lack what he wants you to have; he will allow you to be the people whose lives he rules over.

LEB And he lifted up his eyes to his disciples and[fn] said,
• “Blessed are the poor,
• because yours is the kingdom of God.

6:20 *Here “and” is supplied because the previous participle (“lifted up”) has been translated as a finite verb

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

Moff Then, raising his eyes he looked at his disciples and said:
⇔ "Blessed are you poor!
⇔ the Realm of God is yours.

Wymth Then fixing His eyes upon His disciples, Jesus said to them, "Blessed are you poor, because the Kingdom of God is yours.

ASV And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

DRA And he, lifting up his eyes on his disciples, said: Blessed are ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

YLT And he, having lifted up his eyes to his disciples, said: 'Happy the poor — because yours is the reign of God.

Drby And he, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed [are] ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of [fn]God.

6.20 Elohim

RV And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
(And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are ye/you_all poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. )

SLT And he having lifted up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Happy the poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.

Wbstr And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed are ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

KJB-1769 ¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
(¶ And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye/you_all poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. )

KJB-1611 ¶ And hee lifted vp his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be yee poore: for yours is the kingdome of God.
(Modernised spelling is same as from KJB-1769 above, apart from marking of added words (and possibly capitalisation and punctuation))

Bshps And he lyft vp his eyes vpon his disciples, and sayde: Blessed be ye poore, for yours is the kyngdome of God.
(And he lift up his eyes upon his disciples, and said: Blessed be ye/you_all poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.)

Gnva And hee lifted vp his eyes vpon his disciples, and sayd, Blessed be ye poore: for yours is the kingdome of God.
(And he lifted up his eyes upon his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye/you_all poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. )

Cvdl And he lift vp his eyes vpo his disciples, and sayde: Blessed are ye poore, for yours is the kyngdome of God.
(And he lift up his eyes upon his disciples, and said: Blessed are ye/you_all poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.)

TNT And he lifted vp his eyes apon the disciples and sayde: Blessed be the poore: for yours is the kyngdome of God.
(And he lifted up his eyes upon the disciples and said: Blessed be the poor: for yours is the kingdom of God. )

Wycl And whanne hise iyen weren cast vp in to hise disciplis, he seide, Blessid be ye, `pore men, for the kyngdom of God is youre.
(And when his eyes were cast up in to his disciples, he said, Blessed be ye/you_all, poor men, for the kingdom of God is youre.)

Luth Und er hub seine Augen auf über seine Jünger und sprach: Selig seid ihr Armen; denn das Reich Gottes ist euer.
(And he hub his eyes on/in/to above his disciple and spoke: Blessed are you(pl)/their/her poor_(one); because/than the kingdom God’s is your(pl).)

ClVg Et ipse elevatis oculis in discipulis suis, dicebat: Beati pauperes, quia vestrum est regnum Dei.[fn]
(And exactly_that/himself elevatis eyes in/into/on students to_his_own, he_said: Blessed the_poor, because of_you it_is kingdom of_God. )

6.20 Et ipse elevatis, etc. Etsi generaliter omnibus loquitur, specialiter in discipulos oculos levat, ut qui intenta cordis aure verbum Dei percipiunt, latius saporis intimi lumen accipiant, quibus os in monte sedens aperit, ut magna proferret in eos, stans in campo oculos dirigit, ut audita patienter intelligant. Beati pauperes, etc. Qui nondum consummatæ virtutis arcem conscendere possunt, generalis interim perfectionis sunt beatitudine perfovendi, ut paulatim ad meliora progressi, dum Domino in planitie stante libenter auscultant, ad hunc quandoque in monte sedentem sublimiter ascendant. Nam quorum cordibus adhuc edomandis insistit, hos quasi stans affatur. Quos longo studio exercitatos et jam dociles invenit, his quasi quietus residens mystica intimat. BEDA. Quod apud Matthæum plenarie per octo beatitudines dicitur in sermone perfectionis ad apostolos in summo montis, hoc apud Lucam, etc., usque ad sed quia fide præstitit, fide præ cæteris meruit principatum.

6.20 And exactly_that/himself elevatis, etc. Although generally to_all speaks, specially in/into/on disciples the_eyes raise/liftt, as who/which intenta of_the_heart aure the_word/saying of_God percipiunt, wider saporis intimi the_light let_them_receive, to_whom mouth in/into/on mountain sitting opens, as big to_bring_fortht in/into/on them, standing in/into/on field the_eyes directs, as heard patiently understand. Blessed the_poor, etc. Who not_yet finishæ of_virtue the_castle conscendere they_can, generals interim perfection are happiness perfovendi, as little_by_little to better progressi, while Master in/into/on planitie stande willingly they_listen, to this_one sometimes in/into/on mountain sitting sublimiter let_them_go_up. For/Surely whose hearts still edomandis insistit, these as_if standing affatur. Quos long studio exercitatos and already dociles he_found, his as_if quiet residens mystica intimat. BEDA. That at Matthæum fullrie through eight happinesss it_is_said in/into/on speech perfection to apostles in/into/on top mountain, this at Lucam, etc., until to but because with_faith beforestitit, with_faith before the_rests deserved principality.

UGNT καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ εἰς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἔλεγεν, μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοί, ὅτι ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ.
(kai autos eparas tous ofthalmous autou eis tous mathaʸtas autou elegen, makarioi hoi ptōⱪoi, hoti humetera estin haʸ Basileia tou Theou.)

SBL-GNT Καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ εἰς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἔλεγεν· Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοί, ὅτι ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.
(Kai autos eparas tous ofthalmous autou eis tous mathaʸtas autou elegen; Makarioi hoi ptōⱪoi, hoti humetera estin haʸ basileia tou theou.)

RP-GNT Καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ εἰς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἔλεγεν, Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοί, ὅτι ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.
(Kai autos eparas tous ofthalmous autou eis tous mathaʸtas autou elegen, Makarioi hoi ptōⱪoi, hoti humetera estin haʸ basileia tou theou.)

TC-GNT Καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ εἰς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἔλεγε,
⇔ Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοί,
⇔ ὅτι ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ.
(Kai autos eparas tous ofthalmous autou eis tous mathaʸtas autou elege,
⇔ Makarioi hoi ptōⱪoi,
⇔ hoti humetera estin haʸ basileia tou Theou. )

Key for above GNTs: yellow:punctuation differs, red:words differ (from our SR-GNT base).

SOTN SIL Open Translator’s Notes:

Section 6:17–49: Jesus taught people how to be his disciples

In this section, Jesus spoke about how his true disciples should think and act. He spoke about this immediately after he had chosen twelve of his disciples to be his apostles. Jesus said many things about this topic in his speech, so that people have often called this particular speech of Jesus a “sermon.”

In this sermon, Jesus asked those who heard him to be different from other people in the world and to think differently. He encouraged his disciples to obey his authority and live as people of God. They should be generous and merciful even to their enemies, as God is generous to everyone. Jesus assured his disciples that they would be blessed and rewarded for their obedience and for suffering for him. He concluded his speech by telling parables to motivate his disciples to obey his teaching.

Another possible heading for this section is:

The Sermon on the Plain (NET)

Some English versions divide 6:17–49 into several sections. Here is one way that might be done:

6:17–26 Blessings and woes

6:27–36 Love your enemies

6:37–42 Do not judge

6:43–45 A tree and its fruit

6:46–49 Two foundations

The sermon in 6:17–49 is similar to the sermon commonly referred to as “The Sermon on the Mount” in Matthew chapters 5–7.

Paragraph 6:20–23

Some people call verses 6:20–23 “The Beatitudes.” “Beatitudes” means “Blessings.” Some Beatitudes are also in Matthew 5:3–12.

Jesus spoke in general terms about God’s kingdom and God’s values. When he addressed the people as “you^(plur),” he was making general statements. He did not mean that everyone in the crowd was poor, hungry, or weeping. Nor did he mean that every person who is poor will enjoy the blessings of God’s kingdom.

Use the form that is natural in your language for general statements that are true. Your language may prefer to use a different pronoun. For example:

You^(sing) are blessed

They/People are blessed

He is blessed

Blessed are those (GW)

6:20a

Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said:

¶ Jesus looked at his disciples and said,
¶ Then Jesus turned his gaze/attention toward his followers and said,

Looking up at His disciples, Jesus said: The Greek phrase that the BSB translates as Looking up at His disciples is literally “And he having lifted up his eyes on his disciples.” This is an idiom. It means that Jesus focused his attention on his disciples. He spoke mainly to them because he wanted to teach them about being true disciples.

Some other ways to translate this are:

Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said (NLT)

And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say (NASB)

6:20b

“Blessed are you who are poor,

“You^(plur) who are poor are favored/fortunate,
“Joyful/Desirable is your^(plur) situation, you^(plur) who are without resources,
“How good it is for you^(plur) who are in need.

Blessed are you: The Greek word that the BSB translates as Blessed describes a person who is in a good situation. In the Bible, the good situation results from God showing favor/kindness to the person.

Some other ways to translate this word are:

Joyful/desirable is your situation

How good it is for you

You are favored/fortunate

This word does not primarily refer to a feeling. However, a person in this good situation will frequently have good feelings such as happiness and joy. Do not use a word that only refers to material prosperity or physical health.

In 6:20–23, Jesus says that people who are poor, who are hungry, who weep, and who are mistreated because they follow him are actually in a very favorable situation. They are in this situation now even though that is not how it seems. This is because they are citizens of God’s kingdom and will certainly receive the future rewards that belong to God’s citizens.

The word Blessed contrasts with the word translated as “woe” in 6:24.

See bless, Meaning 3, in the Glossary.

In the Greek text, the word Blessed is emphasized. It is the first word in the sentence. Consider how it would be natural to show this emphasis in your language.

who are poor: The Greek word that the BSB translates as poor refers mainly to people who do not have food or other things that they need, such as clothing or shelter. It sometimes also includes people who lack money, education, or status that they need. The word “poor” is also used in the Old Testament for people who know that they are dependent on God.

Some Bible scholars have interpreted this word in both a literal and a spiritual/figurative way. If you have a word that could be interpreted either way, it may be appropriate here.

6:20c

for yours is the kingdom of God.

because you^(plur) are part of the kingdom of God.
because the kingdom of God belongs to you. (NCV)
God is your^(plur) king and you^(plur) are his people/subjects.

for: The Greek conjunction that the BSB translates as for introduces the reason why the “poor” are blessed. They are blessed because the kingdom of God belongs to them. For example:

because the kingdom of God belongs to you (NCV)

In some languages, no conjunction is necessary here. For example:

…the Kingdom of God is yours! (GNT)

yours is the kingdom of God: The phrase yours is the kingdom of God means that they are citizens of God’s kingdom. They enjoy all the benefits and blessings that go with it. This phrase does not mean that they own the kingdom of God.

The verb here is in the present form. Having God’s favor makes people rich whenever they have it. That is true in the present, not only in the future. Some ways to translate this are:

you have a share/part in the kingdom of God

you are citizens/subjects of God’s kingdom

you are included in God’s kingdom

kingdom of God: The phrase kingdom of God refers to God’s activity of ruling and caring for his people as their king. It does not refer to a land or country that he rules over. It refers to the relationship that he has with his people. He leads, protects, and cares for them. They obey, trust, and submit to him as their king.

Some ways to translate this are:

As a noun. For example:
God’s rule/reign
God’s kingship
God’s chieftaincy
God’s government
As a verbal expression:
the way God rules his people
the way God cares for his people as king

See kingdom of God, Context 2, in the Glossary.

General Comment on 6:20b–c

In some languages, it may be more natural to change the order of 6:20b–c. For example:

^20bYou who are poor, ^20cthe kingdom of God belongs to you, ^20bso you are blessed.

UTN uW Translation Notes:

Note 1 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

αὐτὸς ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ

(Some words not found in SR-GNT: Καί αὐτός ἐπάρας τούς ὀφθαλμούς αὐτοῦ εἰς τούς μαθητάς αὐτοῦ ἔλεγεν Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοί ὅτι ὑμετέρᾳ ἐστίν ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ)

This is an idiom that means “he looked,” but it means that he looked carefully and considerately. Alternate translation: [he gazed]

Note 2 topic: figures-of-speech / idiom

μακάριοι

This expression indicates that God is giving favor to people and that their situation is positive or good. Alternate translation: [God will bless] or [How good it is for]

Note 3 topic: figures-of-speech / nominaladj

οἱ πτωχοί

the poor

Jesus is using the adjective poor as a noun in order to indicate a group of people. Your language may use adjectives in the same way. If not, you could translate this word with an equivalent phrase. Alternate translation: [people who are poor] or [you who are poor]

Note 4 topic: figures-of-speech / abstractnouns

ὅτι ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ

because (Some words not found in SR-GNT: Καί αὐτός ἐπάρας τούς ὀφθαλμούς αὐτοῦ εἰς τούς μαθητάς αὐτοῦ ἔλεγεν Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοί ὅτι ὑμετέρᾳ ἐστίν ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ)

See how you decided to translate the phrase the kingdom of God in [4:43](../04/43.md). If it would be helpful in your language, you could express the idea behind the abstract noun kingdom with a verb such as “rule.” Alternate translation: [because God is ruling your lives]

ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ Βασιλεία τοῦ Θεοῦ