Matthew 5:3,12,20
Matthew 5:3 The Message (MSG)
“You’re blessed when you’re at the end of your rope. With less of you there is more of God and his rule.
Matthew 5:11-12 The Message (MSG)
“Not only that—count yourselves blessed every time people put you down or throw you out or speak lies about you to discredit me. What it means is that the truth is too close for comfort and they are uncomfortable. You can be glad when that happens—give a cheer, even!—for though they don’t like it, I do! And all heaven applauds. And know that you are in good company. My prophets and witnesses have always gotten into this kind of trouble.
Matthew 5:19-20 The Message (MSG)
“Trivialize even the smallest item in God’s Law and you will only have trivialized yourself. But take it seriously, show the way for others, and you will find honor in the kingdom. Unless you do far better than the Pharisees in the matters of right living, you won’t know the first thing about entering the kingdom.
Matthew 5:3 King James Version (KJV)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for their's is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 King James Version (KJV)
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you.
Matthew 5:20 King James Version (KJV)
For I say unto you, That except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no case enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great; for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:20 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
“For I say to you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 New Century Version (NCV)
“They are blessed who realize their spiritual poverty, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to them.
Matthew 5:12 New Century Version (NCV)
Rejoice and be glad, because you have a great reward waiting for you in heaven. People did the same evil things to the prophets who lived before you.
Matthew 5:20 New Century Version (NCV)
I tell you that if you are no more obedient than the teachers of the law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 American Standard Version (ASV)
Blessed are the poor in spirit: for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 American Standard Version (ASV)
Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets that were before you.
Matthew 5:20 American Standard Version (ASV)
For I say unto you, that except your righteousness shall exceed the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, ye shall in no wise enter into the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 New International Version (NIV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 New International Version (NIV)
Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:20 New International Version (NIV)
For I tell you that unless your righteousness surpasses that of the Pharisees and the teachers of the law, you will certainly not enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 New King James Version (NKJV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, For theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 New King James Version (NKJV)
Rejoice and be exceedingly glad, for great is your reward in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
Matthew 5:20 New King James Version (NKJV)
For I say to you, that unless your righteousness exceeds the righteousness of the scribes and Pharisees, you will by no means enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“Blessed [spiritually prosperous, happy, to be admired] are the poor in spirit [those devoid of spiritual arrogance, those who regard themselves as insignificant], for theirs is the kingdom of heaven [both now and forever]. [Luke 6:20-23]
Matthew 5:12 Amplified Bible (AMP)
Be glad and exceedingly joyful, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for in this same way they persecuted the prophets who were before you. [2 Chr 36:16]
Matthew 5:20 Amplified Bible (AMP)
“For I say to you that unless your righteousness (uprightness, moral essence) is more than that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:3 New Living Translation (NLT)
“God blesses those who are poor and realize their need for him, for the Kingdom of Heaven is theirs.
Matthew 5:12 New Living Translation (NLT)
Be happy about it! Be very glad! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, the ancient prophets were persecuted in the same way.
Matthew 5:20 New Living Translation (NLT)
“But I warn you—unless your righteousness is better than the righteousness of the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees, you will never enter the Kingdom of Heaven!
Matthew 5:3 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“What happiness comes to you when you feel your spiritual poverty! For yours is the realm of heaven’s kingdom.
Matthew 5:12 The Passion Translation (TPT)
So leap for joy—since your heavenly reward is great. For you are being rejected the same way the prophets were before you.
Matthew 5:20 The Passion Translation (TPT)
For I tell you, unless your lives are more pure and full of integrity than the religious scholars and the Pharisees, you will never enter heaven’s kingdom.”
Matthew 5:3 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
“Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.
Matthew 5:12 English Standard Version 2016 (ESV)
Rejoice and be glad, for your reward is great in heaven, for so they persecuted the prophets who were before you.
