17. After coming down with them, He stood on a level place with a large crowd of His disciples and a great number of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and from the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon.
18. They came to hear Him and to be healed of their diseases; and those tormented by unclean spirits were made well.
19. The whole crowd was trying to touch Him, because power was coming out from Him and healing them all.
20. Then looking up at His disciples, He said: You who are poor are blessed,because the kingdom of God is yours.
21. You who are now hungry are blessed,because you will be filled.You who now weep are blessed,because you will laugh.
22. You are blessed 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.
24. But woe to you who are rich,for you have received your comfort.
25. Woe to you who are now full,for you will be hungry.Woe to you who are now laughing,for you will mourn and weep.
26. Woe to you when all people speak well of you,for this is the way their ancestorsused 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,
28. bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.