Luke 6:20-35

20Then looking up at his disciples, he said: Blessed are you who are poor, because the kingdom of God is yours.

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

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

23“Rejoice in that day and leap for joy. Take note — your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets.

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

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

26Woe to you when all people speak well of you, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the false prophets.

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

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

29If anyone hits you on the cheek, offer the other also. And if anyone takes away your coat, don’t hold back your shirt either.

30Give to everyone who asks you, and from someone who takes your things, don’t ask for them back.

31Just as you want others to do for you, do the same for them.

32If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners love those who love them.

33If you do what is good to those who are good to you, what credit is that to you? Even sinners do that.

34And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners to be repaid in full.

35But love your enemies, do what is good, and lend, expecting nothing in return. Then your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High. For he is gracious to the ungrateful and evil.