Luke 6:22
New International Version
Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil, because of the Son of Man.

New Living Translation
What blessings await you when people hate you and exclude you and mock you and curse you as evil because you follow the Son of Man.

English Standard Version
“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!

Berean Standard Bible
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

Berean Literal Bible
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude you, and shall insult you, and shall cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man.

King James Bible
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

New King James Version
Blessed are you when men hate you, And when they exclude you, And revile you, and cast out your name as evil, For the Son of Man’s sake.

New American Standard Bible
Blessed are you when the people hate you, and when they exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man.

NASB 1995
“Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

NASB 1977
“Blessed are you when men hate you, and ostracize you, and cast insults at you, and spurn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

Legacy Standard Bible
Blessed are you when men hate you, and exclude you, and insult you, and scorn your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

Amplified Bible
Blessed [morally courageous and spiritually alive with life-joy in God’s goodness] are you when people hate you, and exclude you [from their fellowship], and insult you, and scorn your name as evil because of [your association with] the Son of Man.

Christian Standard Bible
Blessed are you when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
You are blessed when people hate you, when they exclude you, insult you, and slander your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

American Standard Version
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

Contemporary English Version
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.

English Revised Version
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Blessed are you when people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because you are committed to the Son of Man.

Good News Translation
"Happy are you when people hate you, reject you, insult you, and say that you are evil, all because of the Son of Man!

International Standard Version
"How blessed are you whenever people hate you, avoid you, insult you, and slander you because of the Son of Man!

Majority Standard Bible
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man.

NET Bible
"Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject you as evil on account of the Son of Man!

New Heart English Bible
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake.

Webster's Bible Translation
Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the son of man.

Weymouth New Testament
"Blessed are you when men shall hate you and exclude you from their society and insult you, and spurn your very names as evil things, for the Son of Man's sake.

World English Bible
Blessed are you when men hate you, and when they exclude and mock you, and throw out your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
Blessed are you when men will hate you, and when they will separate you, and will reproach, and will cast forth your name as evil, for the Son of Man’s sake—

Berean Literal Bible
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and when they shall exclude you, and shall insult you, and shall cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of Man.

Young's Literal Translation
'Happy are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you, and shall reproach, and shall cast forth your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake --

Smith's Literal Translation
Happy are ye, when men hate you, and when they separate you, and reproach, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
Blessed shall you be when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Blessed shall you be when men will have hated you, and when they will have separated you and reproached you, and thrown out your name as if evil, because of the Son of man.

New American Bible
Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude and insult you, and denounce your name as evil on account of the Son of Man.

New Revised Standard Version
“Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you, revile you, and defame you on account of the Son of Man.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
Blessed are you, when men hate you, and discriminate against you, and reproach you, and publish your names as bad, for the sake of the Son of man.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
“Blessed are you, whenever men shall hate you and shall separate you and shall insult you and shall cast out your name as evil for The Son of Man's sake.”
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
Blessed are you when men shall hate you, and shall withdraw themselves from you, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, on account of the Son of man.

Godbey New Testament
Blessed are ye, when the people may hate you, and when they may separate you, and cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of man.

Haweis New Testament
Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from them, and shall revile you, and shall cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man?s sake.

Mace New Testament
blessed are you, when men shall hate you, discard you, reproach you, and treat you as infamous, for your attachment to the son of man.

Weymouth New Testament
"Blessed are you when men shall hate you and exclude you from their society and insult you, and spurn your very names as evil things, for the Son of Man's sake.

Worrell New Testament
"Happy are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from themselves, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the sake of the Son of Man.

Worsley New Testament
Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and reject you, and reproach you, and cast out your name as infamous on account of the Son of man.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Beatitudes
21Blessed are you who hunger now, for you will be filled. Blessed are you who weep now, for you will laugh. 22Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way.…

Cross References
Matthew 5:11-12
Blessed are you when people insult you, persecute you, and falsely say all kinds of evil against you because of Me. / Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you.

John 15:18-21
If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first. / If you were of the world, it would love you as its own. Instead, the world hates you, because you are not of the world, but I have chosen you out of the world. / Remember the word that I spoke to you: ‘No servant is greater than his master.’ If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well; if they kept My word, they will keep yours as well. ...

1 Peter 4:14
If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.

2 Timothy 3:12
Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,

Acts 5:41
The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.

Matthew 10:22
You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.

John 16:2
They will put you out of the synagogues. In fact, a time is coming when anyone who kills you will think he is offering a service to God.

1 John 3:13
So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.

Romans 8:35-37
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? Shall trouble or distress or persecution or famine or nakedness or danger or sword? / As it is written: “For Your sake we face death all day long; we are considered as sheep to be slaughtered.” / No, in all these things we are more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

2 Corinthians 12:10
That is why, for the sake of Christ, I delight in weaknesses, in insults, in hardships, in persecutions, in difficulties. For when I am weak, then I am strong.

Hebrews 11:26
He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.

Isaiah 66:5
You who tremble at His word, hear the word of the LORD: “Your brothers who hate you and exclude you because of My name have said, ‘Let the LORD be glorified that we may see your joy!’ But they will be put to shame.”

Psalm 69:9
because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.

Jeremiah 20:10
For I have heard the whispering of many: “Terror is on every side! Report him; let us report him!” All my trusted friends watch for my fall: “Perhaps he will be deceived so that we may prevail against him and take our vengeance upon him.”

Micah 7:6
For a son dishonors his father, a daughter rises against her mother, and a daughter-in-law against her mother-in-law. A man’s enemies are the members of his own household.


Treasury of Scripture

Blessed are you, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake.

when men.

Matthew 5:10-12
Blessed are they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven…

Matthew 10:22
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake: but he that endureth to the end shall be saved.

Mark 13:9-13
But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them…

separate.

Luke 20:15
So they cast him out of the vineyard, and killed him. What therefore shall the lord of the vineyard do unto them?

Isaiah 65:5
Which say, Stand by thyself, come not near to me; for I am holier than thou. These are a smoke in my nose, a fire that burneth all the day.

Isaiah 66:5
Hear the word of the LORD, ye that tremble at his word; Your brethren that hated you, that cast you out for my name's sake, said, Let the LORD be glorified: but he shall appear to your joy, and they shall be ashamed.

for.

Luke 21:17
And ye shall be hated of all men for my name's sake.

Matthew 10:18,22,39
And ye shall be brought before governors and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them and the Gentiles…

Acts 9:16
For I will shew him how great things he must suffer for my name's sake.

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20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;
27. Love your Enemy
37. Do not Judge
43. A Tree and Its Fruit
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Blessed are you when people hate you
This phrase introduces the paradoxical nature of the Beatitudes, where Jesus pronounces blessings on those who experience suffering for His sake. The term "blessed" implies a state of spiritual well-being and prosperity, despite external circumstances. Hatred from others is often a result of living a life that reflects Christ's teachings, which can be countercultural. This echoes the experiences of the prophets in the Old Testament, who were often despised for delivering God's messages (Jeremiah 20:8-10).

and when they exclude you
Exclusion here refers to being ostracized from social, religious, or familial circles. In the first-century Jewish context, following Jesus could lead to being cast out of the synagogue, which was a central part of community life (John 9:22). This exclusion is a form of persecution that believers are called to endure, as it aligns them with the sufferings of Christ, who was also rejected by His own people (John 1:11).

and insult you
Insults are verbal attacks that aim to demean and belittle. In the cultural context of Jesus' time, honor and shame were significant social values. To be insulted was to be publicly shamed, yet Jesus teaches that such insults for His sake are a cause for blessing. This reflects the experience of early Christians who were mocked and ridiculed for their faith (Acts 2:13).

and reject your name as evil
To have one's name rejected as evil indicates a complete disassociation and vilification. In biblical terms, a name represents one's character and identity. This rejection is a profound form of persecution, as it involves being labeled as morally corrupt or dangerous. This mirrors the accusations against Jesus, who was called a blasphemer and a threat to religious authority (Mark 3:22).

because of the Son of Man
The title "Son of Man" is a messianic term that Jesus frequently used for Himself, drawing from Daniel 7:13-14, where the Son of Man is given authority and an everlasting kingdom. Suffering for the sake of the Son of Man connects believers to the mission and identity of Jesus. It signifies that the persecution is not due to personal failings but because of allegiance to Christ, who Himself faced rejection and suffering (Isaiah 53:3).

Persons / Places / Events
1. Jesus Christ
The speaker of this verse, offering a teaching on the blessings of persecution for His sake.

2. Disciples
The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who follow Him.

3. Son of Man
A title Jesus uses for Himself, emphasizing His role in God's redemptive plan.

4. Persecution
The event or experience of being hated, excluded, insulted, and rejected for one's faith in Jesus.

5. The Kingdom of God
The ultimate place of blessing and reward for those who endure persecution for Christ's sake.
Teaching Points
Understanding Persecution
Recognize that persecution is a mark of true discipleship and a cause for blessing, not despair.

Endurance in Faith
Strengthen your resolve to stand firm in your faith, knowing that persecution is part of the Christian journey.

Joy in Suffering
Embrace the joy that comes from being identified with Christ, even in the face of rejection and insult.

Witness through Trials
Use experiences of persecution as opportunities to witness to the truth and love of Jesus Christ.

Eternal Perspective
Keep your focus on the eternal rewards promised by God, which far outweigh any temporary suffering.(22) Blessed are ye.--See Notes on Matthew 5:10-12. The clause "when they shall separate you from their company" is peculiar to St. Luke, and refers to the excommunication or exclusion from the synagogue, and therefore from social fellowship, of which we read in John 16:2.

Verse 22. - Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and shall reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man's sake. An onlook into the yet distant future. These words would be repeated by many a brave confessor in the days when persecution, at the hands of a far stronger and more far-reaching government than that of Jerusalem, should be the general lot of his followers. We find from pagan writers of the next age that Christians were charged with plotting every vile and detestable crime that could be conceived against man-. kind (see, for instance, the historian Tacitus, 'Annal.,' 15:44; Suetonius, 'Nero.,' 16).

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
Blessed
Μακάριοί (Makarioi)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3107: Happy, blessed, to be envied. A prolonged form of the poetical makar; supremely blest; by extension, fortunate, well off.

are you
ἐστε (este)
Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

when
ὅταν (hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

people
ἄνθρωποι (anthrōpoi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.

hate
μισήσωσιν (misēsōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3404: To hate, detest, love less, esteem less. From a primary misos; to detest; by extension, to love less.

you,
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

when
ὅταν (hotan)
Conjunction
Strong's 3752: When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.

they exclude [you]
ἀφορίσωσιν (aphorisōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 873: To rail off, separate, place apart. From apo and horizo; to set off by boundary, i.e. limit, exclude, appoint, etc.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

insult
ὀνειδίσωσιν (oneidisōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 3679: To reproach, revile, upbraid. From oneidos; to defame, i.e. Rail at, chide, taunt.

you
ὑμᾶς (hymas)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

reject
ἐκβάλωσιν (ekbalōsin)
Verb - Aorist Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 1544: To throw (cast, put) out; I banish; I bring forth, produce. From ek and ballo; to eject.

your
ὑμῶν (hymōn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.

name
ὄνομα (onoma)
Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686: Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.

as
ὡς (hōs)
Adverb
Strong's 5613: Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.

evil
πονηρὸν (ponēron)
Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4190: Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful.

because of
ἕνεκα (heneka)
Preposition
Strong's 1752: Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of.

the
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

Son
Υἱοῦ (Huiou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 5207: A son, descendent. Apparently a primary word; a 'son', used very widely of immediate, remote or figuratively, kinship.

of Man.
ἀνθρώπου (anthrōpou)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 444: A man, one of the human race. From aner and ops; man-faced, i.e. A human being.


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