18 These people had come to listen to Jesus and to be healed of their diseases. All who were troubled by evil spirits were also healed.
19 Everyone was trying to touch Jesus, because power was going out from him and healing them all.
20 Jesus looked at his disciples and said:God will bless you peoplewho are poor.His kingdom belongs to you!
21 God will blessyou hungry people.You will have plentyto eat!God will bless you peoplewho are crying.You will laugh!
22 God will bless you when others hate you and won't have anything to do with you. God will bless you when people insult you and say cruel things about you, all because you are a follower of the Son of Man.
23 Long ago your own people did these same things to the prophets. So when this happens to you, be happy and jump for joy! You will have a great reward in heaven.
24 But you rich peopleare in for trouble.You have already hadan easy life!