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Now (nun). Luke adds this adverb here and in the next sentence after “weep.” This sharpens the contrast between present sufferings and the future blessings.
Filled (chortasthēsesthe). Future passive indicative. The same verb in Mat 5:6. Originally it was used for giving fodder (chortos) to animals, but here it is spiritual fodder or food except in Luk 15:16; Luk 16:21. Luke here omits “and thirst after righteousness.”
Weep (klaiontes). Audible weeping. Where Mat 5:4 has “mourn” (penthountes).
Shall laugh (gelasete). Here Mat 5:4 has “shall be comforted.” Luke’s words are terse.