Then lifting his eyes to his disciples, Jesus said,
"Fortunate are you who are poor, the kingdom of God is yours.
Fortunate are you who are hungry now, for you will be filled.
Fortunate are you who weep now, for you will laugh.
Fortunate are you when people hate you, when they reject you
and insult you and number you among criminals, because of the Son of Man.
Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for a great reward is kept for you in heaven.