18. They had come to hear him and to be healed of their diseases; and those troubled by evil spirits were healed.
19. Everyone tried to touch him, because healing power went out from him, and he healed everyone.
20. Then Jesus turned to his disciples and said,“God blesses you who are poor,for the Kingdom of God is yours.
21. God blesses you who are hungry now,for you will be satisfied.God blesses you who weep now,for in due time you will laugh.
22. What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man.
23. When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets that same way.
24. “What sorrow awaits you who are rich,for you have your only happiness now.
25. What sorrow awaits you who are fat and prosperous now,for a time of awful hunger awaits you.What sorrow awaits you who laugh now,for your laughing will turn to mourning and sorrow.