Kind Words

²⁰ Jesus raised his eyes to his disciples and said: “Happy are you who are poor, because God’s kingdom is yours. ²¹ Happy are you who hunger now, because you will be satisfied. Happy are you who weep now, because you will laugh. ²² Happy are you when people hate you, reject you, insult you, and condemn your name as evil because of the Human One. ²³ Rejoice when that happens! Leap for joy because you have a great reward in heaven. Their ancestors did the same things to the prophets. ²⁴ But how terrible for you who are rich, because you have already received your comfort. ²⁵ How terrible for you who have plenty now, because you will be hungry. How terrible for you who laugh now, because you will mourn and weep. ²⁶ How terrible for you when all speak well of you. Their ancestors did the same things to the false prophets. ²⁷ “But I say to you who are willing to hear: Love your enemies. Do good to those who hate you. ²⁸ Bless those who curse you. Pray for those who mistreat you. ²⁹ If someone slaps you on the cheek, offer the other one as well. If someone takes your coat, don’t withhold your shirt either. ³⁰ Give to everyone who asks and don’t demand your things back from those who take them. ³¹ Treat people in the same way that you want them to treat you.