Luke 6 p.2
Observation Questions
According to this passage what day was it when Jesus and His disciples were going through the grain fields? (V. 1)
On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grain fields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands.
Who asked them a question and what was the question accusing them of? (V. 2)
But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?” (breaking the Sabbath)
Jesus referred to David and his companions doing something unlawful. What had they done? (V. 3)
And Jesus answered them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?”
What did Jesus say about the relationship between the Son of Man and the Sabbath? (V. 5)
And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”
Why were the Pharisees watching Jesus closely in the synagogue? (V. 7)
And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him.
The passage says that Jesus knew something. What did He know? (V. 8)
But he knew their thoughts
As a result of this knowledge what actions did Jesus take? (V. 8-10)
But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored.
What two comparisons does Jesus make? (V. 9)
And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?”
What two words are used to describe the before and after of the man's hand? (V. 6, 10)
"On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered."
"And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored."
What was the reaction of the Pharisees toward Jesus? (V. 11)
But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
How many separate days are recorded in this chapter? (V. 1, 6, 12, 13)
On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands.
On another Sabbath
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:
What did Jesus do on the mountainside and how long was He there? (V. 12)
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:
What were the names of the twelve chosen disciples? (V. 14-16)
Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
What did Jesus designate the twelve? (V. 13)
And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:
Where had the people come from in verse 17 and what had they come for? (V. 18)
And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.
Why did the people try to touch Jesus? (V. 19)
And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
Who did Jesus look at when He began speaking? (V. 20)
How many blessed statements are there? (V. 20-22)
According to this passage who is blessed? (V. 20-22)
When does Jesus say to rejoice and why? (V. 23)
Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
How does Jesus say their fathers treated the prophets? (V. 23)
Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
How many woe statements are there? (V. 24-26)
Who does Jesus address with the woe statements? (V. 24-26)
How does Jesus say their fathers treated the false prophets? (V. 26)
“Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
Who does Jesus say that He is addressing in verse 27 on? (V. 27)
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Who does Jesus say to love? (V. 27)
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
What does Jesus say to do to those who hate you? (V. 27)
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Who does Jesus say to bless? (V. 28)
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
What does Jesus say to do for those who mistreat you? (V. 28)
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
How does Jesus say one should respond if stricken or stolen from? (V. 29-30)
To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.
What measure does Jesus instruct in "do to others"? (V. 31)
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
How many times does Jesus refer to "even sinners"? (V. 32-34)
“If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.
What do "even sinners" do and how does Jesus challenge his listeners to be different? (V. 32-35)
“If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
What does Jesus say the reward is for those who act as He challenges and what is the basis? (V. 35-36)
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
In verse 36 how does Jesus instruct His listeners to be and what is the basis?
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
What two negative commands does Jesus give in verse 37?
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;
What two positive commands does Jesus give in verses 37-38?
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
What does Jesus say are the outcomes of following these commands? (V. 37-38)
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
What three characteristics of a "good measure" are listed? Which command/outcome does this directly follow? Where does Jesus say the "good measure" will be poured? (V. 37-38)
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
What does Jesus say about the measure you use? (V. 38)
"For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Jesus mentions the danger of a blind man leading a blind man. What kind of person is mentioned next and is a danger mentioned? (V. 39-40)
He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
Who will the person who is fully trained be like? (V. 40)
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
What two words does Jesus use for the junk in your brother's eye and the junk in your own eye? (V. 41)
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
What does Jesus say one needs to do before they can remove the junk from their brother's eye? What change occurs in "you" that makes the difference? (V. 42)
How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
Jesus mentions two kinds of trees and two kinds of fruit. What are these and what kind of fruit cannot be produced by what kind of trees? (V. 43)
“For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
How does Jesus say each tree is recognized? (V. 44)
for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
Two kinds of people are mentioned in this passage. What are they? What kind man brings what kind of things out of the what stored up in his heart? (V. 45)
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
What does Jesus say the mouth speaks out of? (V. 45)
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Jesus tells the story of two men building two houses. What does the first house have that the second one doesn't? (V. 48-49)
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”
What two actions does the first man take to build his house? What two details show the quality of his work? (V. 48)
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
When the first house was struck, it could not be shaken. What reason is given? (V. 48)
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
What happened to the second house when it was struck? What phrase is used for its final fate? (V. 49)
But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”
What was Jesus showing His listeners through this parable? (V. 47)
Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:
According to this passage what day was it when Jesus and His disciples were going through the grain fields? (V. 1)
On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grain fields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands.
Who asked them a question and what was the question accusing them of? (V. 2)
But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?” (breaking the Sabbath)
Jesus referred to David and his companions doing something unlawful. What had they done? (V. 3)
And Jesus answered them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him: how he entered the house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?”
What did Jesus say about the relationship between the Son of Man and the Sabbath? (V. 5)
And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”
Why were the Pharisees watching Jesus closely in the synagogue? (V. 7)
And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him.
The passage says that Jesus knew something. What did He know? (V. 8)
But he knew their thoughts
As a result of this knowledge what actions did Jesus take? (V. 8-10)
But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there. And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored.
What two comparisons does Jesus make? (V. 9)
And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?”
What two words are used to describe the before and after of the man's hand? (V. 6, 10)
"On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered."
"And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored."
What was the reaction of the Pharisees toward Jesus? (V. 11)
But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
How many separate days are recorded in this chapter? (V. 1, 6, 12, 13)
On a Sabbath, while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands.
On another Sabbath
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God.
And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:
What did Jesus do on the mountainside and how long was He there? (V. 12)
In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:
What were the names of the twelve chosen disciples? (V. 14-16)
Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
What did Jesus designate the twelve? (V. 13)
And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles:
Where had the people come from in verse 17 and what had they come for? (V. 18)
And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured.
Why did the people try to touch Jesus? (V. 19)
And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
Who did Jesus look at when He began speaking? (V. 20)
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
“Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
“Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
“Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
How does Jesus say their fathers treated the prophets? (V. 23)
Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
How many woe statements are there? (V. 24-26)
“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.
“Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry.
“Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
“Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
“But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.
“Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry.
“Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
“Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
“Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
Who does Jesus say that He is addressing in verse 27 on? (V. 27)
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Who does Jesus say to love? (V. 27)
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
What does Jesus say to do to those who hate you? (V. 27)
But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
Who does Jesus say to bless? (V. 28)
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
What does Jesus say to do for those who mistreat you? (V. 28)
bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you.
How does Jesus say one should respond if stricken or stolen from? (V. 29-30)
To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic either. Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back.
What measure does Jesus instruct in "do to others"? (V. 31)
And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
How many times does Jesus refer to "even sinners"? (V. 32-34)
“If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount.
What do "even sinners" do and how does Jesus challenge his listeners to be different? (V. 32-35)
“If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
What does Jesus say the reward is for those who act as He challenges and what is the basis? (V. 35-36)
But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
In verse 36 how does Jesus instruct His listeners to be and what is the basis?
Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
What two negative commands does Jesus give in verse 37?
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven;
What two positive commands does Jesus give in verses 37-38?
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
What does Jesus say are the outcomes of following these commands? (V. 37-38)
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
What three characteristics of a "good measure" are listed? Which command/outcome does this directly follow? Where does Jesus say the "good measure" will be poured? (V. 37-38)
“Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
What does Jesus say about the measure you use? (V. 38)
"For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
Jesus mentions the danger of a blind man leading a blind man. What kind of person is mentioned next and is a danger mentioned? (V. 39-40)
He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
Who will the person who is fully trained be like? (V. 40)
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher.
What two words does Jesus use for the junk in your brother's eye and the junk in your own eye? (V. 41)
Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
What does Jesus say one needs to do before they can remove the junk from their brother's eye? What change occurs in "you" that makes the difference? (V. 42)
How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
Jesus mentions two kinds of trees and two kinds of fruit. What are these and what kind of fruit cannot be produced by what kind of trees? (V. 43)
“For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit, for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
How does Jesus say each tree is recognized? (V. 44)
for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush.
Two kinds of people are mentioned in this passage. What are they? What kind man brings what kind of things out of the what stored up in his heart? (V. 45)
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
What does Jesus say the mouth speaks out of? (V. 45)
The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Jesus tells the story of two men building two houses. What does the first house have that the second one doesn't? (V. 48-49)
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built. But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”
What two actions does the first man take to build his house? What two details show the quality of his work? (V. 48)
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
When the first house was struck, it could not be shaken. What reason is given? (V. 48)
he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.
What happened to the second house when it was struck? What phrase is used for its final fate? (V. 49)
But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”
What was Jesus showing His listeners through this parable? (V. 47)
Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:
Luke 6English Standard Version (ESV)
Jesus Is Lord of the Sabbath
6 On a Sabbath,[a] while he was going through the grainfields, his disciples plucked and ate some heads of grain, rubbing them in their hands. 2 But some of the Pharisees said, “Why are you doing what is not lawful to do on the Sabbath?”3 And Jesus answered them, “Have you not read what David did when he was hungry, he and those who were with him: 4 how he entered the house of God and took and ate the bread of the Presence, which is not lawful for any but the priests to eat, and also gave it to those with him?” 5 And he said to them, “The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”
A Man with a Withered Hand
6 On another Sabbath, he entered the synagogue and was teaching, and a man was there whose right hand was withered. 7 And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, to see whether he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they might find a reason to accuse him. 8 But he knew their thoughts, and he said to the man with the withered hand, “Come and stand here.” And he rose and stood there.9 And Jesus said to them, “I ask you, is it lawful on the Sabbath to do good or to do harm, to save life or to destroy it?” 10 And after looking around at them all he said to him, “Stretch out your hand.” And he did so, and his hand was restored.11 But they were filled with fury and discussed with one another what they might do to Jesus.
The Twelve Apostles
12 In these days he went out to the mountain to pray, and all night he continued in prayer to God. 13 And when day came, he called his disciples and chose from them twelve, whom he named apostles: 14 Simon, whom he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip, and Bartholomew, 15 and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon who was called the Zealot, 16 and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
Jesus Ministers to a Great Multitude
17 And he came down with them and stood on a level place, with a great crowd of his disciples and a great multitude of people from all Judea and Jerusalem and the seacoast of Tyre and Sidon, 18 who came to hear him and to be healed of their diseases. And those who were troubled with unclean spirits were cured. 19 And all the crowd sought to touch him, for power came out from him and healed them all.
The Beatitudes
20 And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said:
“Blessed are you who are poor, for yours is the kingdom of God.
21 “Blessed are you who are hungry now, for you shall be satisfied.
“Blessed are you who weep now, for you shall laugh.
22 “Blessed are you when people hate you and when they exclude you and revile you and spurn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man! 23 Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets.
Jesus Pronounces Woes
24 “But woe to you who are rich, for you have received your consolation.
25 “Woe to you who are full now, for you shall be hungry.
“Woe to you who laugh now, for you shall mourn and weep.
26 “Woe to you, when all people speak well of you, for so their fathers did to the false prophets.
Love Your Enemies
27 “But I say to you who hear, Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,28 bless those who curse you, pray for those who abuse you. 29 To one who strikes you on the cheek, offer the other also, and from one who takes away your cloak do not withhold your tunic[b] either. 30 Give to everyone who begs from you, and from one who takes away your goods do not demand them back. 31 And as you wish that others would do to you, do so to them.
32 “If you love those who love you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them. 33 And if you do good to those who do good to you, what benefit is that to you? For even sinners do the same. 34 And if you lend to those from whom you expect to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to get back the same amount. 35 But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil. 36 Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.
Judging Others
37 “Judge not, and you will not be judged; condemn not, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven; 38 give, and it will be given to you. Good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be put into your lap. For with the measure you use it will be measured back to you.”
39 He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? 40 A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. 41 Why do you see the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye? 42 How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,’ when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.
A Tree and Its Fruit
43 “For no good tree bears bad fruit, nor again does a bad tree bear good fruit,44 for each tree is known by its own fruit. For figs are not gathered from thornbushes, nor are grapes picked from a bramble bush. 45 The good person out of the good treasure of his heart produces good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure produces evil, for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks.
Build Your House on the Rock
46 “Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you? 47 Everyone who comes to me and hears my words and does them, I will show you what he is like:48 he is like a man building a house, who dug deep and laid the foundation on the rock. And when a flood arose, the stream broke against that house and could not shake it, because it had been well built.[c] 49 But the one who hears and does not do them is like a man who built a house on the ground without a foundation. When the stream broke against it, immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house was great.”
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