Luke 6:20
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 6
“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
What Does Luke 6:20 Mean?
Luke 6:20 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Poverty & Wealth, Care for the Poor, Kingdom of God, Discipleship, and Servanthood.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 6:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 5:3“Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”James 2:5“Hearken, my beloved brethren, Hath not God chosen the poor of this world rich in faith, and heirs of the kingdom which he hath promised to them that love him?”Luke 4:18“The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to preach the gospel to the poor; he hath sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to preach deliverance to the captives, and recovering of sight to the blind, to set at liberty them that are bruised,”Matthew 5:10“Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness’ sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.”2 Corinthians 8:9“For ye know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that, though he was rich, yet for your sakes he became poor, that ye through his poverty might be rich.”Luke 12:32“Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father’s good pleasure to give you the kingdom.”Psalms 9:18“For the needy shall not alway be forgotten: the expectation of the poor shall not perish for ever.”Matthew 3:2“And saying, Repent ye: for the kingdom of heaven is at hand.”Matthew 5:2“And he opened his mouth, and taught them, saying,”Matthew 25:34“Then shall the King say unto them on his right hand, Come, ye blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world:”James 1:9“Let the brother of low degree rejoice in that he is exalted:”Revelation 2:9“I know thy works, and tribulation, and poverty, (but thou art rich) and I know the blasphemy of them which say they are Jews, and are not, but are the synagogue of Satan.”Romans 12:16“Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things, but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits.”2 Corinthians 6:10“As sorrowful, yet alway rejoicing; as poor, yet making many rich; as having nothing, and yet possessing all things.”Isaiah 29:19“The meek also shall increase their joy in the LORD, and the poor among men shall rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”Psalms 119:141“I am small and despised: yet do not I forget thy precepts.”Zephaniah 3:12“I will also leave in the midst of thee an afflicted and poor people, and they shall trust in the name of the LORD.”1 Corinthians 3:21“Therefore let no man glory in men. For all things are yours;”1 Samuel 2:8“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth up the beggar from the dunghill, to set them among princes, and to make them inherit the throne of glory: for the pillars of the earth are the LORD’s, and he hath set the world upon them.”Psalms 113:7“He raiseth up the poor out of the dust, and lifteth the needy out of the dunghill;”
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