Luke 6:20

Bible in Basic English 1965

And turning his eyes to his disciples he said, Happy are you who are poor: for the kingdom of God is yours.

Cross References

Psalm 37:16

The little which the good man has is better than the wealth of evil-doers.

Proverbs 16:19

Better it is to have a gentle spirit with the poor, than to take part in the rewards of war with men of pride.

Proverbs 19:1

Better is the poor man whose ways are upright, than the man of wealth whose ways are twisted.

Isaiah 29:19

And the poor will have their joy in the Lord increased, and those in need will be glad in the Holy One of Israel.

Isaiah 66:2

For all these things my hand has made, and they are mine, says the Lord; but to this man only will I give attention, to him who is poor and broken in spirit, fearing my word.

Zephaniah 3:12

But I will still have among you a quiet and poor people, and they will put their faith in the name of the Lord.

Zechariah 11:11

And it was broken on that day: and the sheep-traders, who were watching me, were certain that it was the word of the Lord.

Matthew 11:5

The blind see; those who were not able to, are walking; lepers are made clean; those who were without hearing, now have their ears open; the dead come to life again, and the poor have the good news given to them.

Matthew 25:34

Then will the King say to those on his right, Come, you who have the blessing of my Father, into the kingdom made ready for you before the world was:

Matthew 5:1

And seeing great masses of people he went up into the mountain; and when he was seated his disciples came to him.

Luke 12:32

Have no fear, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.

Luke 13:28

There will be weeping and cries of sorrow when you see Abraham, Isaac, and Jacob, and all the prophets, in the kingdom of God, but you yourselves are shut outside.

Luke 14:15

And, hearing these words, one of those who were at table with him said to him, Happy is the man who will be a guest in the kingdom of God.

Luke 16:25

But Abraham said, Keep in mind, my son, that when you were living, you had your good things, while Lazarus had evil things: but now, he is comforted and you are in pain.

Luke 4:18

The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because I am marked out by him to give good news to the poor; he has sent me to make well those who are broken-hearted; to say that the prisoners will be let go, and the blind will see, and to make the wounded free from their chains,

Acts 14:22

Making strong the souls of the disciples, saying to them that they were to keep the faith, and that we have to go through troubles of all sorts to come into the kingdom of God.

2 Corinthians 6:10

As full of sorrow, but ever glad; as poor, but giving wealth to others; as having nothing, but still having all things.

2 Corinthians 8:2

How while they were undergoing every sort of trouble, and were in the greatest need, they took all the greater joy in being able to give freely to the needs of others.

2 Corinthians 8:9

For you see the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, how though he had wealth, he became poor on your account, so that through his need you might have wealth.

1 Thessalonians 1:6

And you took us and the Lord as your example, after the word had come to you in much trouble, with joy in the Holy Spirit;

2 Thessalonians 1:5

Which is a clear sign of the decision which God in his righteousness has made; to give you a part in his kingdom, for which you have undergone this pain;

James 1:12

There is a blessing on the man who undergoes testing; because, if he has God's approval, he will be given the crown of life, which the Lord has said he will give to those who have love for him.

James 2:5

Give ear, my dear brothers; are not those who are poor in the things of this world marked out by God to have faith as their wealth, and for their heritage the kingdom which he has said he will give to those who have love for him?

Revelation 2:9

I have knowledge of your troubles and how poor you are but you have true wealth, and the evil words of those who say they are Jews, and are not, but are a Synagogue of Satan.

1 Samuel 2:8

Lifting the poor out of the dust, and him who is in need out of the lowest place, to give them their place among rulers, and for their heritage the seat of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the Lord's and he has made them the base of the world.