📖 Luke — Chapter 10 (KJV)
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Luke 10:1 After Rthese things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them two and two before his face into every city and place, whither he himself would come.
Luke 10:2 Therefore said he unto them, The harvest truly is great, but Rthe labourers are few: pray ye therefore the Lord of the harvest, that he would send forth labourers into his harvest.
Luke 10:3 Go your ways: behold, RI send you forth as lambs among wolves.
Luke 10:4 Carry Rneither purse, nor scrip, nor shoes: and salute no man by the way.
Luke 10:5 RAnd into whatsoever house ye enter, first say, Peace be to this house.
Luke 10:6 And if Rthe son of peace be there, your peace shall rest upon it: if not, it shall turn to you again.
Luke 10:7 And in the same house remain, eating and drinking such things as they give: Rfor the labourer is worthy of his hire. Go not from house to house.
Luke 10:8 And into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you, Reat such things as are set before you:
Luke 10:9 And Rheal the sick that are therein, and say unto them, The kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 10:10 But into whatsoever city ye enter, and they receive you not, go your ways out into the streets of the same, and say,
Luke 10:11 Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: Rnotwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.
Luke 10:12 But I say unto you, that it shall be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.
Luke 10:13 Woe unto thee, Chorazin! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! Rfor if the mighty works had been done in Tyre and Sidon, which have been done in you, they had a great while ago repented, sitting in sackcloth and ashes.
Luke 10:14 But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you.
Luke 10:15 And thou, RCapernaum, which art exalted to heaven, shalt be thrust down to hell.
Luke 10:16 He that Rheareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.
Luke 10:17 And the seventy returned again with joy, saying, Lord, even the devils are subject unto us through thy name.
Luke 10:18 And he said unto them, RI beheld Satan as lightning fall from heaven.
Luke 10:19 Behold, RI give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
Luke 10:20 Notwithstanding Rin this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto you; but rather rejoice, because your names are written in heaven.
Luke 10:21 In that hour RJesus rejoiced in spirit, and said, I thank thee, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that thou hast hid these things from the wise and prudent, and hast revealed them unto babes: even so, Father; for so it seemed good in thy sight.
Luke 10:22 RAll things are delivered to me of my Father: and no man knoweth who the Son is, but the Father; and who the Father is, but the Son, and he to whom the Son will reveal him.
Luke 10:23 And he turned him unto his disciples, and said privately, RBlessed are the eyes which see the things that ye see:
Luke 10:24 For I tell you, that Rmany prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
Luke 10:25 And, behold, Ra certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
Luke 10:26 RHe said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
Luke 10:27 And he answering said, RThou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
Luke 10:28 And he said unto him, RThou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
Luke 10:29 But he, Rwilling to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
Luke 10:30 And Jesus answering said, A certain man went down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and fell among thieves, which stripped him of his raiment, and Rwounded him, and departed, leaving him half dead.
Luke 10:31 And by chance there came down a certain Rpriest that way: and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.
Luke 10:32 And likewise a Levite, when he was at the place, came and looked on him, and passed by on the other side.
Luke 10:33 But a certain RSamaritan, as he journeyed, came where he was: and when he saw him, he had compassion on him,
Luke 10:34 And Rwent to him, and bound up his wounds, pouring in oil and wine, and set him on his own beast, and brought him to an inn, and took care of him.
Luke 10:35 And on the morrow when he departed, he took out Rtwo pence, and gave them to the host, and said unto him, Take care of him; and whatsoever thou spendest more, when I come again, I will repay thee.
Luke 10:36 Which now of these three, Rthinkest thou, was neighbour unto him that fell among the thieves?
Luke 10:37 And he said, RHe that shewed mercy on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do thou likewise.
Luke 10:38 Now it came to pass, as they went, that he entered into a certain village: and a certain woman named Martha Rreceived him into her house.
Luke 10:39 And she had a sister called Mary, Rwhich also sat at Jesus’ feet, and heard his word.
Luke 10:40 But Martha was Rcumbered about much serving, and came to him, and said, Lord, dost thou not care that my sister hath left me to serve alone? bid her therefore that she help me.
Luke 10:41 And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, Rthou art careful and troubled about many things:
Luke 10:42 But Rone thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 10:1–24 — The seventy are sent and return with joy
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus sends seventy in pairs with instructions about prayer, peace, healing, and the kingdom. He warns rejecting towns, redirects returning disciples’ joy toward heavenly belonging, and rejoices in the Father’s revelation.
Key Truth: Let ministry’s joy rest in belonging to God rather than visible power.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “After ____ things the LORD appointed other seventy also, and sent them …” (Luke 10:1)
Find it in Luke 10:1 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “Woe unto thee, ____ ! woe unto thee, Bethsaida! for if the mighty works …” (Luke 10:13)
Find it in Luke 10:13 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “For I ____ you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see …” (Luke 10:24)
Find it in Luke 10:24 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 10:25–37 — The Samaritan shows what neighbor-love does
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
A lawyer’s questions lead to the great commandments and the wounded traveler. A priest and Levite pass by, but a Samaritan provides costly care; Jesus directs the questioner to practice such mercy.
Key Truth: Become a neighbor through practical compassion.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “… him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal ____ ?” (Luke 10:25)
Find it in Luke 10:25 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And by ____ there came down a certain priest that way: and when …” (Luke 10:31)
Find it in Luke 10:31 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And he said, He that shewed ____ on him. Then said Jesus unto him, Go, and do …” (Luke 10:37)
Find it in Luke 10:37 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 10:38–42 — Mary’s attention and Martha’s distraction are distinguished
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Martha receives Jesus but becomes burdened with serving and asks him to direct Mary to help. Jesus names her anxiety and affirms Mary’s choice to sit and hear his word.
Key Truth: Do not let service crowd out attentive listening to Jesus.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “Now it ____ to pass, as they went, that he entered into a …” (Luke 10:38)
Find it in Luke 10:38 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And Jesus answered and said unto her, ____ , Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:” (Luke 10:41)
Find it in Luke 10:41 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “But one ____ is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which …” (Luke 10:42)
Find it in Luke 10:42 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Leviticus 19:18 — The command to love one’s neighbor underlies the exchange with the lawyer.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Whose need can you meet as a neighbor, and how will you preserve time to hear Jesus?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Luke 10:1–24 (The seventy are sent and return with joy) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Luke 10:25–37 (The Samaritan shows what neighbor-love does) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Luke 10:38–42 (Mary’s attention and Martha’s distraction are distinguished) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. How does Jesus redirect the disciples' rejoicing?
5. Why is Mary's choice commended in the exchange with Martha?
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