New International VersionBlessed 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 TranslationWhat 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 BibleBlessed 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 BibleBlessed 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 BibleBlessed 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 VersionBlessed 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 BibleBlessed 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 BibleBlessed 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 BibleBlessed [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 BibleBlessed 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 BibleYou 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 VersionBlessed 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 VersionGod 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 VersionBlessed 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® TranslationBlessed 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!
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 BibleBlessed 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 TranslationBlessed 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. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBlessed 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.
World English BibleBlessed 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 VersionBlessed 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 BibleBlessed 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 TranslationHappy 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 BibleBlessed 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 VersionBlessed 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 BibleBlessed 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 BibleBlessed 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 TestamentBlessed 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 TestamentBlessed 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 youfrom 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 reproachyou, 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. 22Blessedare youwhenpeoplehateyou,andwhenthey exclude youandinsultyouandrejectyournameasevilbecause oftheSonof 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 5:11-12Blessed 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 15:18-21If 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 4:14If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.
2 Timothy 3:12Indeed, all who desire to live godly lives in Christ Jesus will be persecuted,
Acts 5:41The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name.
Matthew 10:22You will be hated by everyone because of My name, but the one who perseveres to the end will be saved.
John 16:2They 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 3:13So do not be surprised, brothers, if the world hates you.
Romans 8:35-37Who 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 12:10That 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 11:26He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward.
Isaiah 66:5You 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 69:9because zeal for Your house has consumed me, and the insults of those who insult You have fallen on me.
Jeremiah 20:10For 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 7:6For 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 Blessedare they which are persecuted for righteousness' sake: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven… Matthew 10:22 And ye shall be hated of allmen 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 killedhim. 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. Theseare 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 allmen 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. Jump to Previous AccountAloudAngryBlessedCastCompanyDisgustEvilExcludeForthHappyHateHungerInsultLaughMockRejectReproachRevileSakeSatisfiedScornSeparateThrowTurningWeepWickedWordsJump to Next AccountAloudAngryBlessedCastCompanyDisgustEvilExcludeForthHappyHateHungerInsultLaughMockRejectReproachRevileSakeSatisfiedScornSeparateThrowTurningWeepWickedWordsLuke 6 1.Jesus reproves the Pharisees;12.chooses apostles;17.heals the diseased;20.preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes;27.Love your Enemy37.Do not Judge43.A Tree and Its Fruit46.The House on the RockBlessed are you when people hate youThis 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 fromDaniel 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 ChristThe speaker of this verse, offering a teaching on the blessings of persecution for His sake. 2. DisciplesThe immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who follow Him. 3. Son of ManA title Jesus uses for Himself, emphasizing His role in God's redemptive plan. 4. PersecutionThe event or experience of being hated, excluded, insulted, and rejected for one's faith in Jesus. 5. The Kingdom of GodThe ultimate place of blessing and reward for those who endure persecution for Christ's sake. Teaching Points Understanding PersecutionRecognize that persecution is a mark of true discipleship and a cause for blessing, not despair. Endurance in FaithStrengthen your resolve to stand firm in your faith, knowing that persecution is part of the Christian journey. Joy in SufferingEmbrace the joy that comes from being identified with Christ, even in the face of rejection and insult. Witness through TrialsUse experiences of persecution as opportunities to witness to the truth and love of Jesus Christ. Eternal PerspectiveKeep your focus on the eternal rewards promised by God, which far outweigh any temporary suffering. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1.What is the meaning of Luke 6:22?
2.How can we rejoice when "men hate you" for Christ's sake?
3.What does Luke 6:22 teach about enduring persecution for righteousness?
4.How does Luke 6:22 connect with Matthew 5:11 on persecution?
5.How can you prepare for rejection due to your Christian faith?
6.What practical steps can you take to bless those who exclude you?
7.What does Luke 6:22 mean by "blessed" when facing persecution for faith?
8.How does Luke 6:22 challenge our understanding of suffering and reward?
9.Why does Luke 6:22 emphasize exclusion and insult for the Son of Man's sake?
10.What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 6?
11.Psalm 25:3 – If “no one who hopes in God will ever be put to shame,” why do dedicated followers experience persecution and public disgrace?
12.(Luke 6:20-26) Why believe promises of future blessings for the poor and warnings for the rich when many see no real-world proof of such reversals?
13.(Luke 6:27-36) Is loving enemies and doing good to those who hate you actually feasible in a world dominated by conflict?
14.What does the Bible say about LGBTQ persecution?What Does Luke 6:22 Mean Blessed are youLuke 6:22 opens with Jesus’ surprising declaration: “Blessed are you.” The word “blessed” points to God’s favor, not mere human applause. Christ is assuring His followers that heaven’s verdict trumps earth’s verdict. SeeMatthew 5:11-12, where He ties this blessing to “great reward in heaven,” andPsalm 1:1-2, which shows that true blessing is rooted in loyal obedience to the Lord rather than in comfortable circumstances.
when people hate youHatred directed toward believers is not a sign of divine displeasure but evidence of alignment with Christ.John 15:18-19 reminds us, “If the world hates you, understand that it hated Me first,” and1 John 3:13 adds, “Do not be surprised, brothers, that the world hates you.” The Lord prepares disciples for the reality that loyalty to Him often provokes deep hostility from a fallen world.
when they exclude youSocial rejection—being shut out of circles, opportunities, or relationships—is part of the package. InJohn 9:22 the parents of the healed blind man fear “being put out of the synagogue,” showing how faithfulness can cost community standing.Hebrews 13:13 urges believers to “go to Him outside the camp, bearing His reproach,” emphasizing that separation from earthly acceptance may accompany fellowship with Christ.
and insult youVerbal abuse, mockery, and ridicule pierce the heart, yet they cannot touch the believer’s secure position in Christ.1 Peter 4:14 encourages, “If you are insulted for the name of Christ, you are blessed, because the Spirit of glory and of God rests on you.”Isaiah 53:3 foretells the Messiah as “despised and rejected,” underscoring that the path of discipleship mirrors the path of the Master.
and reject your name as evilFalse charges and slander attempt to smear the believer’s reputation. Jesus warns inMatthew 10:25 that His followers will be maligned just as He was called “Beelzebul.”Psalm 31:13 captures the feeling: “I have heard the slander of many.” Yet1 Peter 2:12 calls us to “keep your conduct honorable… that they may see your good deeds,” trusting God to vindicate.
because of the Son of ManThe critical phrase is the cause: allegiance to Jesus Himself. Suffering for wrongdoing carries no blessing (1 Peter 4:15-16), but suffering “for Christ’s name” does.Acts 5:41 records the apostles rejoicing “that they had been considered worthy to suffer shame for the Name.” The title “Son of Man” (Daniel 7:13-14) stresses Jesus’ authority and coming glory; sharing His reproach now links believers to His triumph later (Romans 8:17).
summaryLuke 6:22 promises God’s favor on disciples who endure hatred, exclusion, insults, and slander for their loyalty to Jesus. Such hardships, far from signaling defeat, identify believers with the rejected yet exalted Son of Man and carry the assurance of heaven’s rich reward. (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 BlessedΜακάριοί(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 youἐστε(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.whenὅταν(hotan)Conjunction
Strong's 3752:When, whenever. From hote and an; whenever; also causatively inasmuch as.peopleἄνθρωποι(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.hateμισήσωσιν(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.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.whenὅταν(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.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.insultὀνειδίσωσιν(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.youὑμᾶς(hymas)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.andκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.rejectἐκβάλωσιν(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.yourὑμῶν(hymōn)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 4771:You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou.nameὄνομα(onoma)Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 3686:Name, character, fame, reputation. From a presumed derivative of the base of ginosko; a 'name'.asὡς(hōs)Adverb
Strong's 5613:Probably adverb of comparative from hos; which how, i.e. In that manner.evilπονηρὸν(ponēron)Adjective - Accusative Neuter Singular
Strong's 4190:Evil, bad, wicked, malicious, slothful.because ofἕνεκα(heneka)Preposition
Strong's 1752:Or heneken hen'-ek-en or heineken hi'-nek-en; of uncertain affinity; on account of.theτοῦ(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.SonΥἱοῦ(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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