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Luke 6:20 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 6:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 6 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Beatitudes and Woes
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”
Luke 6:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 6:20
Jesus begins the Sermon on the Plain: 'Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.' This beatitude pronounces blessing on the 'poor' (Greek 'ptōchoi,' πτωχοί, destitute, beggars), not merely low-income but utterly dependent. Luke's version says 'ye poor' (you who are poor) rather than Matthew's 'poor in spirit,' emphasizing actual poverty but with spiritual implications—those who recognize complete dependence on God. The kingdom belongs to such people because they know they cannot earn it. Poverty strips away self-sufficiency, creating receptivity to grace.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 6:20
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“and said”
“my beloved brothers. Didn't God choose those who are poor in this world to be rich in faith”
“that”
“little flock”
“'Come”
“saying”
“yet always rejoicing; as poor”
“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”
“and they will take refuge in the name of Yahweh.”