Synopsis of the Gospels
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Matthew 5
3 ‘Blessed are those who are spiritually needy. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
4 Blessed are those who are sad. They will be comforted.
5 Blessed are those who are humble. They will be given the earth.
6 Blessed are those who are hungry and thirsty for what is right. They will be filled.
7 Blessed are those who show mercy. They will be shown mercy.
8 Blessed are those whose hearts are pure. They will see God.
9 Blessed are those who make peace. They will be called children of God.
10 Blessed are those who suffer for doing what is right. The kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
11 ‘Blessed are you when people make fun of you and hurt you because of me. You are also blessed when they tell all kinds of evil lies about you because of me.
12 Be joyful and glad. Your reward in heaven is great. In the same way, people hurt the prophets who lived long ago.
Luke 6
20 Jesus looked at his disciples. He said to them, ‘Blessed are you who are needy. God’s kingdom belongs to you.
21 Blessed are you who are hungry now. You will be satisfied. Blessed are you who are sad now. You will laugh.
22 Blessed are you when people hate you, when they have nothing to do with you and say bad things about you, and when they treat your name as something evil. They do all this because you are followers of the Son of Man.
23 ‘The prophets of long ago were treated the same way. When these things happen to you, be glad and jump for joy. You will receive many blessings in heaven.