Luke 6:22
What does Luke 6:22 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 6:22 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 6:22 means
Jesus pronounced blessing upon those hated, ostracized, reproached, and slandered by others specifically "for the Son of Man's sake." This teaching assures believers that suffering persecution and social rejection for their allegiance to Christ is a mark of divine favor, not disfavor. It validates their experience and encourages steadfastness, recognizing that the world often opposes those who follow Jesus, just as it opposed Him. True blessing lies in faithfulness to Christ despite societal scorn.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000Blessed 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.
KJV
King James Version · 1611Blessed 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.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901Blessed 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.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949Happy are you, when men have hate for you, and put you away from among them and say angry words to you, turning away in disgust at your name, because of the Son of man.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862`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--
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752Blessed 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.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890Blessed are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you [from them], and shall reproach [you], and cast out your name as wicked, for the Son of man's sake:
Context
This verse builds upon the previous beatitudes, focusing specifically on blessings for those who face active persecution and social rejection because of their association with Jesus. It prepares disciples for the reality of opposition. This emphasis on suffering for Christ's sake establishes the cost of discipleship, contrasting sharply with worldly approval, and setting the stage for future warnings and ethical demands.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 10:18
yea and before governors and kings shall ye be brought for my sake, for a testimony to them and to the Gentiles.
- John 17:14
I have given them thy word; and the world hated them, because they are not of the world, even as I am not of the world.
- John 16:2
They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the hour cometh, that whosoever killeth you shall think that he offereth service unto God.
- Acts 22:22
And they gave him audience unto this word; and they lifted up their voice, and said, Away with such a fellow from the earth: for it is not fit that he should live.
- 1 Peter 3:14
But even if ye should suffer for righteousness’ sake, blessed are ye: and fear not their fear, neither be troubled;
- John 12:42
Nevertheless even of the rulers many believed on him; but because of the Pharisees they did not confess it, lest they should be put out of the synagogue:
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