📖 Luke — Chapter 6 (KJV)
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Luke 6:1 And it came to pass on Rthe second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.
Luke 6:2 And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, RWhy do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?
Luke 6:3 And Jesus answering them said, RHave ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;
Luke 6:4 How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; Rwhich it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?
Luke 6:5 And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.
Luke 6:6 And Rit came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.
Luke 6:7 And the scribes and Pharisees Rwatched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.
Luke 6:8 RBut he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.
Luke 6:9 Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; RIs it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?
Luke 6:10 And Rlooking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.
Luke 6:11 And they were filled with madness; and Rcommuned one with another what they might do to Jesus.
Luke 6:12 And it came to pass in those days, Rthat he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.
Luke 6:13 And Rwhen it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;
Luke 6:14 RSimon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,
Luke 6:15 RMatthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,
Luke 6:16 And RJudas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.
Luke 6:17 And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, Rand a great multitude of people out of all Judaea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;
Luke 6:18 And they that were Rvexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.
Luke 6:19 And the whole multitude Rsought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.
Luke 6:20 And Rhe lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.
Luke 6:21 Blessed are Rye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.
Luke 6:22 Blessed are ye, Rwhen 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.
Luke 6:23 RRejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets.
Luke 6:24 But Rwoe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.
Luke 6:25 Woe unto you that are Rfull! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Luke 6:26 Woe unto you, Rwhen all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
Luke 6:27 But I say Runto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,
Luke 6:28 RBless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.
Luke 6:29 And Runto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloak forbid not to take thy coat also.
Luke 6:30 RGive to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.
Luke 6:31 And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.
Luke 6:32 For if ye love them which love you, Rwhat thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.
Luke 6:33 And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.
Luke 6:34 And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.
Luke 6:35 But Rlove ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.
Luke 6:36 RBe ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.
Luke 6:37 RJudge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:
Luke 6:38 Give, Rand it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.
Luke 6:39 And he spake a parable unto them, RCan the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?
Luke 6:40 The Rdisciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.
Luke 6:41 And Rwhy beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?
Luke 6:42 Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou Rhypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.
Luke 6:43 For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.
Luke 6:44 For every tree is known by his own fruit. RFor of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.
Luke 6:45 A Rgood man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.
Luke 6:46 RAnd why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Luke 6:47 Whosoever Rcometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:
Luke 6:48 He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, Rand laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
Luke 6:49 But he Rthat heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.
📚 Study This Chapter
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 6:1–11 — Sabbath disputes expose hostility to mercy
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Questions about plucked corn lead Jesus to recall David and declare the Son of man Lord of the sabbath. He restores a withered hand while watchers seek an accusation and become angry.
Key Truth: Do not use religious observance to excuse indifference to need.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And it ____ to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into …” (Luke 6:6)
Find it in Luke 6:6 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And it came to ____ on the second sabbath after the first, that he went …” (Luke 6:1)
Find it in Luke 6:1 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “And they ____ filled with madness; and communed one with another what they …” (Luke 6:11)
Find it in Luke 6:11 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 6:12–26 — The twelve are chosen and blessings overturn assumptions
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
After a night of prayer Jesus names twelve apostles and ministers to a large crowd. Blessings and woes challenge present judgments about poverty, satisfaction, grief, and popular approval.
Key Truth: Measure blessing by faithfulness before God rather than present advantage.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “And it ____ to pass in those days, that he went out into …” (Luke 6:12)
Find it in Luke 6:12 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “And the ____ multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out …” (Luke 6:19)
Find it in Luke 6:19 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “… well of you! for so did their fathers to the ____ prophets.” (Luke 6:26)
Find it in Luke 6:26 (KJV).
📖 What We’re Reading
Luke 6:27–49 — Love and obedience become the foundation of discipleship
🌱 What These Verses Teach Us
Jesus teaches love for enemies, generosity, merciful judgment, honest self-examination, and fruit that exposes the heart. The closing builders show that hearing must become doing to withstand trial.
Key Truth: Put Jesus’ teaching into practice with mercy and integrity.
Check What You Remember
1. Complete the KJV wording: “But I say unto you which hear, ____ your enemies, do good to them which hate you,” (Luke 6:27)
Find it in Luke 6:27 (KJV).
2. Complete the KJV wording: “____ to every man that asketh of thee; and of him …” (Luke 6:30)
Find it in Luke 6:30 (KJV).
3. Complete the KJV wording: “Whosoever cometh to me, and ____ my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to …” (Luke 6:47)
Find it in Luke 6:47 (KJV).
Related Scripture (KJV)
Matthew 7:24 — Matthew also records the contrast between builders who do and do not practice Jesus’ sayings.
This related passage is selected for its connection with this chapter. It is separate from the chapter text.
Reflect and Apply
Which teaching about love, mercy, or truthful conduct will you practice today?
Advanced Questions and Answers
Study this chapter’s wording, patterns, contrasts, and meaning in greater depth.
1. Which account best distinguishes Luke 6:1–11 (Sabbath disputes expose hostility to mercy) from the other movements of this chapter?
2. Which account best distinguishes Luke 6:12–26 (The twelve are chosen and blessings overturn assumptions) from the other movements of this chapter?
3. Which account best distinguishes Luke 6:27–49 (Love and obedience become the foundation of discipleship) from the other movements of this chapter?
4. What reason supports doing good even to enemies?
5. What separates the fallen house's builder from the faithful hearer?
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