Luke 6
Luke 6 | |
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Book | Gospel of Luke |
Category | Gospel |
Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Order in the Christian part | 3 |
Luke 6 is the sixth chapter of the
Text
The original text was written in Koine Greek. This chapter is divided into 49 verses.
Textual witnesses
Some early manuscripts containing the text of this chapter are:
- Papyrus 4 (AD 150-175; extant verses: 1-16)[2]
- Papyrus 75 (175-225)
- Codex Vaticanus (325-350)
- Codex Sinaiticus (330-360)
- Codex Bezae (~400)
- Codex Washingtonianus (~400)
- Codex Alexandrinus (400-440)
- Codex Ephraemi Rescriptus (~450)
The Sabbath conflict (6:1-11)
Luke relates two events which relate to Jesus' actions on the Sabbath and the differences between his teaching and that of the Pharisees regarding the significance of the sabbath day. These events lead to a widening conflict between Jesus and the religious authorities.
Lord of the Sabbath
This story is told in the synoptic gospels (Mark 2:23–28, Matt 12:1–8, Luke 6:1–5). Jesus' disciples are accused of breaking the Law (Exodus 20:8–11) by the Jewish authorities who see them pluck wheat, rub it and eat it during the
Luke places the event at a specific date:
Insertion after verse 4
The
- When on the same day he saw a man doing work on the sabbath, he said to him: "Man! If you know what you are doing, you are blessed! But if you do not know it, you are accursed and a transgressor of the law."[9]
The reference to knowledge suggests this verse might reflect gnostic influence.[9]
The healing on the Sabbath
The story is told in the
The choosing of the twelve apostles (6:12-16)
After retreating in
- Simon (whom he named Peter), his brother Andrew, James, John, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James son of Alphaeus, Simon who was called the Zealot, Judas son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor.
Jesus' habit of spending time in prayer is mentioned several times in Luke: 3:21, 5:15, here, 9:18, 9:29,[12] and 22:41. The commissioning of the Twelve is also recounted in Matthew 10:1–4 and Mark 3:13–19.
The Sermon on the Plain (6:17-49)
The commissioning of the apostles is followed by a description of the multitude gathered from all
The four beatitudes and the four woes (6:20–26)
The sermon starts with a set of teachings about the four
Verse 20
And he [Jesus Christ] lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said,
- [1] Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.[19]
Verse 21
- [2] Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled.
- [3] Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.[20]
Verse 22
- [4] Blessed are ye, when 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.[21]
Love thy enemies (6:27–36)
As a key teaching of Jesus, this saying follows immediately after the four beatitudes and woes. Jesus expands on the theme indicating that loving people who love you is nothing special, instead he challenges his listeners to love those who hate them, and asks his followers to be merciful like the Father. The section also contains what is considered the Golden Rule.
Verse 35
- But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing in return, and your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, for he is kind to the ungrateful and the evil.[22]
- "The ungrateful and the evil": or "the unthankful" and "the immoral".[23]
Judging others
Jesus delivers a warning not to judge others.
The blind leading the blind
This metaphor issues a warning that teaching needs to be done by leaders who are properly trained.[according to whom?] It is also reported in Matthew 15:13–14.
A speck of sawdust
Jesus rebukes those who see faults in others and fail to examine themselves. Matthew relates the teaching as well (Matthew 7:3).
The tree and its fruit
Jesus offers a parable about testing a person. It is also related in Matthew 7:15–20.
The wise and foolish builders (6:46–49)
This represents a teaching about placing one's life on the solid foundation provided by Jesus. It is also noted in Matthew 7:24–27.
Uses
The coffee and cocoa cups' bottom of In-N-Out Burger has the text "LUKE 6:35", which refers to the 35th verse of this chapter.[24]
See also
- The Mote in God's Eye, a novel as a wordplay on 6:41–42 and Matthew 7:3–5
- Turning the other cheek
References
- ^ Jerusalem Bible (1966), "Introduction to the Synoptic Gospels", New Testament p. 5
- ISBN 978-0-8028-4098-1.
- ^ Mark 2:27
- ^ Franklin, E., Luke in Barton, J. and Muddiman, J. (2001), The Oxford Bible Commentary, p. 934
- ^ Luke 6:1- Textus Receptus
- ^ Luke 6:1
- ^ Jeremy Myers. "What's on Second? Who's on First? Deuteroprōtō in Luke 6:1" (PDF). J. D. Myers. Retrieved 2023-01-29.
- ^ Jerusalem Bible (1966), footnote a at Luke 6:5
- ^ a b McDonald, T. L., Are There "Lost Sayings" Of Jesus?, National Catholic Register, published 1 June 2016, accessed 6 September 2023
- ^ Gill, J. (1746-63), Gill's Exposition on Luke 6, accessed 30 December 2021
- ^ Meyer, H. A. W. (1880), Meyer's NT Commentary on Luke 6, translated from the German sixth edition, accessed 30 December 2021
- ^ Meyer, H. A. W. (1880), Meyer's NT Commentary on Luke 5, translated from the German sixth edition, accessed 2 September 2023
- ^ Luke 6:17
- ^ Matthew 4:25
- ^ Mark 3:7–8: NKJV
- ^ Cambridge Bible for Schools and Colleges on Luke 6, accessed 4 June 2018
- ^ Bengel's Gnomon of the New Testament on Luke 6, accessed 4 June 2018
- ^ Ehrman 2004, p. 101
- ^ Luke 6:20: KJV
- ^ Luke 6:21: KJV
- ^ Luke 6:22: KJV
- ^ Luke 6:35 ESV
- ^ Note on Luke 6:35 in NET Bible
- ^ Hunter, Paul (29 July 2022). "Why does In-N-Out Burger put Bible verses on their packaging?". That Oregon Life. Oregon, USA. Retrieved 9 October 2022.
External links
- Luke 6 King James Bible - Wikisource
- English Translation with Parallel Latin Vulgate
- Online Bible at GospelHall.org (ESV, KJV, Darby, American Standard Version, Bible in Basic English)
- Multiple bible versions at Bible Gateway (NKJV, NIV, NRSV etc.)
Preceded by Luke 5 |
Chapters of the Bible Gospel of Luke |
Succeeded by Luke 7 |