Verse Comparison: Luke 6:20
American Standard Version
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed `are' ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Amplified® Bible
And solemnly lifting up His eyes on His disciples, He said: Blessed (happy--with life-joy and satisfaction in God's favor and salvation, apart from your outward condition--and to be envied) are you poor {and} lowly {and} afflicted (destitute of wealth, influence, position, and honor), for the kingdom of God is yours!
Contemporary English Version
Jesus looked at his disciples and said: God will bless you people who are poor. His kingdom belongs to you!
Darby English Version
And *he*, lifting up his eyes upon his disciples, said, Blessed [are] ye poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
Good News Bible
Jesus looked at his disciples and said, "Happy are you poor; the Kingdom of God is yours!
International Standard Version
Then Jesus looked at his disciples and said, "How blessed are you who are destitute, for the kingdom of God is yours!
King James Version
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
New American Standard Bible
And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He {began} to say, "Blessed {are} you {who are} poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
New International Version
Looking at his disciples, he said:
"Blessed are you who are poor,
for yours is the kingdom of God.
New King James Version
Then He lifted up His eyes toward His disciples, and said:
“ Blessed are you poor,For yours is the kingdom of God.
N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
And turning His gaze toward His disciples, He began to say, "You receive blessings who have become poor, for to you belongs the kingdom of God.
Young's Literal Translation
And he, having lifted up his eyes to his disciples, said: `Happy the poor -- because yours is the reign of God.
