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Jesus pronounces blessings on the poor, the hungry, those who weep, and those hated or excluded on account of the Son of Man. He also pronounces woes on the rich, the full, those who laugh now, and those spoken well of by all. Luke frames these as reversals tied to future satisfaction and judgment (Luke 6:20–26).
20He lifted up his eyes to his disciples, and said, "Blessed are you poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
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 separate you from them and reproach you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man`s sake.
23Rejoice 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, you who laugh now! For you will mourn and weep.
26"Woe, when men will speak well of you! For their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.