21 Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Luke 6:21
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Luke 6:24–26
24 But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort. 25 Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep. 26 Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false…
Matthew 5:3–5
3 “Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 4 Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. 5 Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth.
Gospel of Thomas 1:68–70
68 Jesus said, "Blessed are you when you're hated and persecuted, and no place will be found where you've been persecuted." (THO) 69 Jesus said, "Blessed are those who've been persecuted in their own hearts. They've truly known the Father. Blessed are those who are hungry… (THO)
Matthew 5:9–11
9 Blessed are the peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. 10 Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. 11 Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil agains…
Gospel of Thomas 1:53–55
53 His disciples said to him, "Is circumcision useful, or not?" He said to them, "If it were useful, parents would have children who are born circumcised. But the true circumcision in spirit has become profitable in every way." (THO) 54 Jesus said, "Blessed are those who… (THO) 55 … (THO)
Matthew 13:15–17
15 For this people’s heart has grown callous; they hardly hear with their ears, and they have closed their eyes. Otherwise they might see with their eyes, hear with their ears, understand with their hearts, and turn, and I would heal them.’ 16 But blessed are your e…
Secret Book of James 1:10–12
10 Woe to those who’ve seen the Son of Humanity! Blessed are those who haven’t seen that man, mingled with him, spoken to him, or heard a thing he’s said. Yours is life! Know, then, that he healed you when you were sick, so that you might reign. (SJM) 11 Woe to those who’… (SJM)
Tobit 13:13–15
13 Rejoice and be exceedingly glad for the sons of the righteous; for they will be gathered together and will bless the Lord of the righteous. (WEB) 14 Oh blessed are those who love you. They will rejoice for your peace. Blessed are all those who mourned for all your scou… (WEB)
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