^{20 Ref} And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed `are' ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

^{21 Ref} Blessed `are' ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed `are' ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

^{22 Ref} Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you `from their company', and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

^{23 Ref} Rejoice in that day, and leap `for joy': for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

^{24 Ref} But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.