Luk 6:21 | RWP | e4.org | Now ( νυν ). Luke adds this adverb here and in the next sentence after "weep." This sharpens the contrast between present sufferings and the future blessings. Filled ( χορτασθησεσθε ). Future passive indicative. The same verb in . Originally it was used for giving fodder ( χορτος ) to animals, but here it is spiritual fodder or food except in ; . Luke here omits "and thirst after righteousness." Weep ( κλαιοντες ). Audible weeping. Where has "mourn" ( πενθουντες ). Shall laugh ( γελασετε ). Here has "shall be comforted." Luke's words are terse.

‏ Luke 6:21

Now ( νυν ). Luke adds this adverb here and in the next sentence after "weep." This sharpens the contrast between present sufferings and the future blessings.

Filled ( χορτασθησεσθε ). Future passive indicative. The same verb in Mt 5:6. Originally it was used for giving fodder ( χορτος ) to animals, but here it is spiritual fodder or food except in Lu 15:16; 16:21. Luke here omits "and thirst after righteousness."

Weep ( κλαιοντες ). Audible weeping. Where Mt 5:4 has "mourn" ( πενθουντες ).

Shall laugh ( γελασετε ). Here Mt 5:4 has "shall be comforted." Luke's words are terse.