Apologetics Bible

Luke 6:1

Greek

Ἐγένετο δὲ ἐν ⸀σαββάτῳ διαπορεύεσθαι αὐτὸν ⸀διὰ σπορίμων, καὶ ἔτιλλον οἱ μαθηταὶ αὐτοῦ ⸂καὶ ἤσθιον τοὺς στάχυας⸃ ψώχοντες ταῖς χερσίν.

Egeneto de en sabbato diaporeyesthai ayton dia sporimon, kai etillon oi mathetai aytoy kai esthion toys stachyas psochontes tais chersin.

KJV: And it came to pass on the 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.

AKJV: And it came to pass on the 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.

ASV: Now it came to pass on a sabbath, that he was going through the grainfields; and his disciples plucked the ears, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

YLT: And it came to pass, on the second-first sabbath, as he is going through the corn fields, that his disciples were plucking the ears, and were eating, rubbing with the hands,

Exposition: Luke 6:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass on the 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:2

Greek

τινὲς δὲ τῶν Φαρισαίων ⸀εἶπαν· Τί ποιεῖτε ὃ οὐκ ⸀ἔξεστιν τοῖς σάββασιν;

tines de ton Pharisaion eipan· Ti poieite o oyk exestin tois sabbasin;

KJV: And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

AKJV: And certain of the Pharisees said to them, Why do you that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

ASV: But certain of the Pharisees said, Why do ye that which it is not lawful to do on the sabbath day?

YLT: and certain of the Pharisees said to them, `Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbaths?'

Exposition: Luke 6:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:3

Greek

καὶ ἀποκριθεὶς πρὸς αὐτοὺς εἶπεν ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Οὐδὲ τοῦτο ἀνέγνωτε ὃ ἐποίησεν Δαυὶδ ⸀ὁπότε ἐπείνασεν αὐτὸς καὶ οἱ μετʼ αὐτοῦ ⸀ὄντες;

kai apokritheis pros aytoys eipen o Iesoys· Oyde toyto anegnote o epoiesen Dayid opote epeinasen aytos kai oi met aytoy ontes;

KJV: And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;

AKJV: And Jesus answering them said, Have you not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungered, and they which were with him;

ASV: And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read even this, what David did, when he was hungry, he, and they that were with him;

YLT: And Jesus answering said unto them, `Did ye not read even this that David did, when he hungered, himself and those who are with him,

Exposition: Luke 6:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:4

Greek

⸀ὡς εἰσῆλθεν εἰς τὸν οἶκον τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ τοὺς ἄρτους τῆς προθέσεως ⸀λαβὼν ἔφαγεν καὶ ⸀ἔδωκεν τοῖς μετʼ αὐτοῦ, οὓς οὐκ ἔξεστιν φαγεῖν εἰ μὴ μόνους τοὺς ἱερεῖς;

os eiselthen eis ton oikon toy theoy kai toys artoys tes protheseos labon ephagen kai edoken tois met aytoy, oys oyk exestin phagein ei me monoys toys iereis;

KJV: How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

AKJV: How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the show bread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

ASV: how he entered into the house of God, and took and ate the showbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat save for the priests alone?

YLT: how he went into the house of God, and the loaves of the presentation did take, and did eat, and gave also to those with him, which it is not lawful to eat, except only to the priests?'

Exposition: Luke 6:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:5

Greek

καὶ ἔλεγεν ⸀αὐτοῖς· Κύριός ἐστιν ⸂τοῦ σαββάτου ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου⸃.

kai elegen aytois· Kyrios estin toy sabbatoy o yios toy anthropoy.

KJV: And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

AKJV: And he said to them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

ASV: And he said unto them, The Son of man is lord of the sabbath.

YLT: and he said to them, --`The Son of Man is lord also of the sabbath.'

Exposition: Luke 6:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:6

Greek

Ἐγένετο ⸀δὲ ἐν ἑτέρῳ σαββάτῳ εἰσελθεῖν αὐτὸν εἰς τὴν συναγωγὴν καὶ διδάσκειν· καὶ ἦν ⸂ἄνθρωπος ἐκεῖ⸃ καὶ ἡ χεὶρ αὐτοῦ ἡ δεξιὰ ἦν ξηρά·

Egeneto de en etero sabbato eiselthein ayton eis ten synagogen kai didaskein· kai en anthropos ekei kai e cheir aytoy e dexia en xera·

KJV: And it 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.

AKJV: And it 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.

ASV: And it came to pass on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man there, and his right hand was withered.

YLT: And it came to pass also, on another sabbath, that he goeth into the synagogue, and teacheth, and there was there a man, and his right hand was withered,

Exposition: Luke 6:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:7

Greek

⸀παρετηροῦντο ⸀δὲ οἱ γραμματεῖς καὶ οἱ Φαρισαῖοι εἰ ἐν τῷ σαββάτῳ ⸀θεραπεύει, ἵνα εὕρωσιν ⸀κατηγορεῖν αὐτοῦ.

pareteroynto de oi grammateis kai oi Pharisaioi ei en to sabbato therapeyei, ina eyrosin kategorein aytoy.

KJV: And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

AKJV: And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

ASV: And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find how to accuse him.

YLT: and the scribes and the Pharisees were watching him, if on the sabbath he will heal, that they might find an accusation against him.

Exposition: Luke 6:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:8

Greek

αὐτὸς δὲ ᾔδει τοὺς διαλογισμοὺς αὐτῶν, ⸂εἶπεν δὲ⸃ τῷ ⸀ἀνδρὶ τῷ ξηρὰν ἔχοντι τὴν χεῖρα· ⸀Ἔγειρε καὶ στῆθι εἰς τὸ μέσον· ⸀καὶ ἀναστὰς ἔστη.

aytos de edei toys dialogismoys ayton, eipen de to andri to xeran echonti ten cheira· Egeire kai stethi eis to meson· kai anastas este.

KJV: But 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.

AKJV: But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the middle. And he arose and stood forth.

ASV: But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man that had his hand withered, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

YLT: And he himself had known their reasonings, and said to the man having the withered hand, `Rise, and stand in the midst;' and he having risen, stood.

Exposition: Luke 6:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:9

Greek

εἶπεν ⸀δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς πρὸς αὐτούς· ⸀Ἐπερωτῶ ὑμᾶς, ⸀εἰ ἔξεστιν ⸂τῷ σαββάτῳ⸃ ἀγαθοποιῆσαι ἢ κακοποιῆσαι, ψυχὴν σῶσαι ἢ ⸀ἀπολέσαι;

eipen de o Iesoys pros aytoys· Eperoto ymas, ei exestin to sabbato agathopoiesai e kakopoiesai, psychen sosai e apolesai;

KJV: Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

AKJV: Then said Jesus to them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

ASV: And Jesus said unto them, I ask you, Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to destroy it?

YLT: Then said Jesus unto them, `I will question you something: Is it lawful on the sabbaths to do good, or to do evil? life to save or to kill?'

Exposition: Luke 6:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:10

Greek

καὶ περιβλεψάμενος πάντας αὐτοὺς εἶπεν αὐτῷ· Ἔκτεινον τὴν χεῖρά σου· ὁ δὲ ἐποίησεν, καὶ ἀπεκατεστάθη ἡ χεὶρ ⸀αὐτοῦ.

kai periblepsamenos pantas aytoys eipen ayto· Ekteinon ten cheira soy· o de epoiesen, kai apekatestathe e cheir aytoy.

KJV: And looking 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.

AKJV: And looking round about on them all, he said to the man, Stretch forth your hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

ASV: And he looked round about on them all, and said unto him, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored.

YLT: And having looked round on them all, he said to the man, `Stretch forth thy hand;' and he did so, and his hand was restored whole as the other;

Exposition: Luke 6:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And looking 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:11

Greek

αὐτοὶ δὲ ἐπλήσθησαν ἀνοίας, καὶ διελάλουν πρὸς ἀλλήλους τί ἂν ποιήσαιεν τῷ Ἰησοῦ.

aytoi de eplesthesan anoias, kai dielaloyn pros alleloys ti an poiesaien to Iesoy.

KJV: And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

AKJV: And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

ASV: But they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.

YLT: and they were filled with madness, and were speaking with one another what they might do to Jesus.

Exposition: Luke 6:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they were filled with madness; and communed one with another what they might do to Jesus.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:12

Greek

Ἐγένετο δὲ ἐν ταῖς ἡμέραις ταύταις ⸂ἐξελθεῖν αὐτὸν⸃ εἰς τὸ ὄρος προσεύξασθαι, καὶ ἦν διανυκτερεύων ἐν τῇ προσευχῇ τοῦ θεοῦ.

Egeneto de en tais emerais taytais exelthein ayton eis to oros proseyxasthai, kai en dianyktereyon en te proseyche toy theoy.

KJV: And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.

AKJV: And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God. ¶

ASV: And it came to pass in these days, that he went out into the mountain to pray; and he continued all night in prayer to God.

YLT: And it came to pass in those days, he went forth to the mountain to pray, and was passing the night in the prayer of God,

Exposition: Luke 6:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:13

Greek

καὶ ὅτε ἐγένετο ἡμέρα, προσεφώνησεν τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ, καὶ ἐκλεξάμενος ἀπʼ αὐτῶν δώδεκα, οὓς καὶ ἀποστόλους ὠνόμασεν,

kai ote egeneto emera, prosephonesen toys mathetas aytoy, kai eklexamenos ap ayton dodeka, oys kai apostoloys onomasen,

KJV: And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

AKJV: And when it was day, he called to him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;

ASV: And when it was day, he called his disciples; and he chose from them twelve, whom also he named apostles:

YLT: and when it became day, he called near his disciples, and having chosen from them twelve, whom also he named apostles,

Exposition: Luke 6:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when it was day, he called unto him his disciples: and of them he chose twelve, whom also he named apostles;'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:14

Greek

Σίμωνα ὃν καὶ ὠνόμασεν Πέτρον καὶ Ἀνδρέαν τὸν ἀδελφὸν αὐτοῦ ⸀καὶ Ἰάκωβον καὶ Ἰωάννην ⸁καὶ Φίλιππον καὶ Βαρθολομαῖον

Simona on kai onomasen Petron kai Andrean ton adelphon aytoy kai Iakobon kai Ioannen kai Philippon kai Bartholomaion

KJV: Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

AKJV: Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

ASV: Simon, whom he also named Peter, and Andrew his brother, and James and John, and Philip and Bartholomew,

YLT: (Simon, whom also he named Peter, and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,

Exposition: Luke 6:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Simon, (whom he also named Peter,) and Andrew his brother, James and John, Philip and Bartholomew,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:15

Greek

⸀καὶ Μαθθαῖον καὶ Θωμᾶν ⸁καὶ ⸀Ἰάκωβον Ἁλφαίου καὶ Σίμωνα τὸν καλούμενον Ζηλωτὴν

kai Maththaion kai Thoman kai Iakobon Alphaioy kai Simona ton kaloymenon Zeloten

KJV: Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,

AKJV: Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,

ASV: and Matthew and Thomas, and James the son of Alphæus, and Simon who was called the Zealot,

YLT: Matthew and Thomas, James of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,

Exposition: Luke 6:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, and Simon called Zelotes,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:16

Greek

⸀καὶ Ἰούδαν Ἰακώβου καὶ Ἰούδαν ⸀Ἰσκαριὼθ ⸀ὃς ἐγένετο προδότης.

kai Ioydan Iakoboy kai Ioydan Iskarioth os egeneto prodotes.

KJV: And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.

AKJV: And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor. ¶

ASV: and Judas the son of James, and Judas Iscariot, who became a traitor;

YLT: Judas of James, and Judas Iscariot, who also became betrayer;)

Exposition: Luke 6:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Judas the brother of James, and Judas Iscariot, which also was the traitor.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:17

Greek

Καὶ καταβὰς μετʼ αὐτῶν ἔστη ἐπὶ τόπου πεδινοῦ, καὶ ὄχλος ⸀πολὺς μαθητῶν αὐτοῦ, καὶ πλῆθος πολὺ τοῦ λαοῦ ἀπὸ πάσης τῆς Ἰουδαίας καὶ Ἰερουσαλὴμ καὶ τῆς παραλίου Τύρου καὶ Σιδῶνος,

Kai katabas met ayton este epi topoy pedinoy, kai ochlos polys matheton aytoy, kai plethos poly toy laoy apo pases tes Ioydaias kai Ieroysalem kai tes paralioy Tyroy kai Sidonos,

KJV: And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

AKJV: And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and 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;

ASV: and he came down with them, and stood on a level place, and a great multitude of his disciples, and a great number of the people from all Judæa and Jerusalem, and the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their diseases;

YLT: and having come down with them, he stood upon a level spot, and a crowd of his disciples, and a great multitude of the people from all Judea, and Jerusalem, and the maritime Tyre and Sidon, who came to hear him, and to be healed of their sicknesses,

Exposition: Luke 6:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he came down with them, and stood in the plain, and the company of his disciples, and a great multitude of people out of all Judea and Jerusalem, and from the sea coast of Tyre and Sidon, which came to hear him, a...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:18

Greek

οἳ ἦλθον ἀκοῦσαι αὐτοῦ καὶ ἰαθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν νόσων αὐτῶν· καὶ οἱ ⸂ἐνοχλούμενοι ἀπὸ⸃ πνευμάτων ⸀ἀκαθάρτων ἐθεραπεύοντο·

oi elthon akoysai aytoy kai iathenai apo ton noson ayton· kai oi enochloymenoi apo pneymaton akatharton etherapeyonto·

KJV: And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

AKJV: And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.

ASV: and they that were troubled with unclean spirits were healed.

YLT: and those harassed by unclean spirits, and they were healed,

Exposition: Luke 6:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they that were vexed with unclean spirits: and they were healed.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:19

Greek

καὶ πᾶς ὁ ὄχλος ⸀ἐζήτουν ἅπτεσθαι αὐτοῦ, ὅτι δύναμις παρʼ αὐτοῦ ἐξήρχετο καὶ ἰᾶτο πάντας.

kai pas o ochlos ezetoyn aptesthai aytoy, oti dynamis par aytoy exercheto kai iato pantas.

KJV: And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.

AKJV: And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all. ¶

ASV: And all the multitude sought to touch him; for power came forth from him, and healed them all.

YLT: and all the multitude were seeking to touch him, because power from him was going forth, and he was healing all.

Exposition: Luke 6:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the whole multitude sought to touch him: for there went virtue out of him, and healed them all.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:20

Greek

Καὶ αὐτὸς ἐπάρας τοὺς ὀφθαλμοὺς αὐτοῦ εἰς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ ἔλεγεν· Μακάριοι οἱ πτωχοί, ὅτι ὑμετέρα ἐστὶν ἡ βασιλεία τοῦ θεοῦ.

Kai aytos eparas toys ophthalmoys aytoy eis toys mathetas aytoy elegen· Makarioi oi ptochoi, oti ymetera estin e basileia toy theoy.

KJV: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

AKJV: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be you poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

ASV: And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessedare ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.

YLT: And he, having lifted up his eyes to his disciples, said: `Happy the poor--because yours is the reign of God.

Exposition: Luke 6:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:21

Greek

μακάριοι οἱ πεινῶντες νῦν, ὅτι χορτασθήσεσθε. μακάριοι οἱ κλαίοντες νῦν, ὅτι γελάσετε.

makarioi oi peinontes nyn, oti chortasthesesthe. makarioi oi klaiontes nyn, oti gelasete.

KJV: Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

AKJV: Blessed are you that hunger now: for you shall be filled. Blessed are you that weep now: for you shall laugh.

ASV: Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.

YLT: Happy those hungering now--because ye shall be filled. Happy those weeping now--because ye shall laugh.

Exposition: Luke 6:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:22

Greek

Μακάριοί ἐστε ὅταν μισήσωσιν ὑμᾶς οἱ ἄνθρωποι, καὶ ὅταν ἀφορίσωσιν ὑμᾶς καὶ ὀνειδίσωσιν καὶ ἐκβάλωσιν τὸ ὄνομα ὑμῶν ὡς πονηρὸν ἕνεκα τοῦ υἱοῦ τοῦ ἀνθρώπου·

Makarioi este otan misesosin ymas oi anthropoi, kai otan aphorisosin ymas kai oneidisosin kai ekbalosin to onoma ymon os poneron eneka toy yioy toy anthropoy·

KJV: 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.

AKJV: Blessed are you, 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.

ASV: Blessed are ye, when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you from their company, and reproach you, and cast out your name as evil, for the Son of man’s sake.

YLT: `Happy are ye when men shall hate you, and when they shall separate you, and shall reproach, and shall cast forth your name as evil, for the Son of Man's sake--

Exposition: Luke 6:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:23

Greek

χάρητε ἐν ἐκείνῃ τῇ ἡμέρᾳ καὶ σκιρτήσατε, ἰδοὺ γὰρ ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολὺς ἐν τῷ οὐρανῷ· κατὰ ⸂τὰ αὐτὰ⸃ γὰρ ἐποίουν τοῖς προφήταις οἱ πατέρες αὐτῶν.

charete en ekeine te emera kai skirtesate, idoy gar o misthos ymon polys en to oyrano· kata ta ayta gar epoioyn tois prophetais oi pateres ayton.

KJV: Rejoice 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.

AKJV: Rejoice you in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers to the prophets.

ASV: Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets.

YLT: rejoice in that day, and leap, for lo, your reward is great in the heaven, for according to these things were their fathers doing to the prophets.

Exposition: Luke 6:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Rejoice 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:24

Greek

πλὴν οὐαὶ ὑμῖν τοῖς πλουσίοις, ὅτι ἀπέχετε τὴν παράκλησιν ὑμῶν.

plen oyai ymin tois ploysiois, oti apechete ten paraklesin ymon.

KJV: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

AKJV: But woe to you that are rich! for you have received your consolation.

ASV: But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.

YLT: `But woe to you--the rich, because ye have got your comfort.

Exposition: Luke 6:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But woe unto you that are rich! for ye have received your consolation.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:25

Greek

οὐαὶ ὑμῖν, οἱ ἐμπεπλησμένοι ⸀νῦν, ὅτι πεινάσετε. ⸀οὐαί, οἱ γελῶντες νῦν, ὅτι πενθήσετε καὶ κλαύσετε.

oyai ymin, oi empeplesmenoi nyn, oti peinasete. oyai, oi gelontes nyn, oti penthesete kai klaysete.

KJV: Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

AKJV: Woe to you that are full! for you shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now! for you shall mourn and weep.

ASV: Woe unto you, ye that are full now! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you, ye that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.

YLT: Woe to you who have been filled--because ye shall hunger. Woe to you who are laughing now--because ye shall mourn and weep.

Exposition: Luke 6:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:26

Greek

Οὐαὶ ὅταν ⸂καλῶς ὑμᾶς⸃ εἴπωσιν ⸀πάντες οἱ ἄνθρωποι, κατὰ ⸂τὰ αὐτὰ⸃ γὰρ ἐποίουν τοῖς ψευδοπροφήταις οἱ πατέρες αὐτῶν.

Oyai otan kalos ymas eiposin pantes oi anthropoi, kata ta ayta gar epoioyn tois pseydoprophetais oi pateres ayton.

KJV: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.

AKJV: Woe to you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets. ¶

ASV: Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for in the same manner did their fathers to the false prophets.

YLT: `Woe to you when all men shall speak well of you--for according to these things were their fathers doing to false prophets.

Exposition: Luke 6:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:27

Greek

Ἀλλὰ ὑμῖν λέγω τοῖς ἀκούουσιν, ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν, καλῶς ποιεῖτε τοῖς μισοῦσιν ὑμᾶς,

Alla ymin lego tois akoyoysin, agapate toys echthroys ymon, kalos poieite tois misoysin ymas,

KJV: But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

AKJV: But I say to you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,

ASV: But I say unto you that hear, Love your enemies, do good to them that hate you,

YLT: `But I say to you who are hearing, Love your enemies, do good to those hating you,

Exposition: Luke 6:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:28

Greek

εὐλογεῖτε τοὺς καταρωμένους ⸀ὑμᾶς, προσεύχεσθε ⸀περὶ τῶν ἐπηρεαζόντων ὑμᾶς.

eylogeite toys kataromenoys ymas, proseychesthe peri ton epereazonton ymas.

KJV: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.

AKJV: Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which spitefully use you.

ASV: bless them that curse you, pray for them that despitefully use you.

YLT: bless those cursing you, and pray for those accusing you falsely;

Exposition: Luke 6:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Bless them that curse you, and pray for them which despitefully use you.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:29

Greek

τῷ τύπτοντί σε ἐπὶ τὴν σιαγόνα πάρεχε καὶ τὴν ἄλλην, καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ αἴροντός σου τὸ ἱμάτιον καὶ τὸν χιτῶνα μὴ κωλύσῃς.

to typtonti se epi ten siagona pareche kai ten allen, kai apo toy airontos soy to imation kai ton chitona me kolyses.

KJV: And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.

AKJV: And to him that smites you on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that takes away your cloak forbid not to take your coat also.

ASV: To him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and from him that taketh away thy cloak withhold not thy coat also.

YLT: and to him smiting thee upon the cheek, give also the other, and from him taking away from thee the mantle, also the coat thou mayest not keep back.

Exposition: Luke 6:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And unto him that smiteth thee on the one cheek offer also the other; and him that taketh away thy cloke forbid not to take thy coat also.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:30

Greek

⸀παντὶ αἰτοῦντί σε δίδου, καὶ ἀπὸ τοῦ αἴροντος τὰ σὰ μὴ ἀπαίτει.

panti aitoynti se didoy, kai apo toy airontos ta sa me apaitei.

KJV: Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

AKJV: Give to every man that asks of you; and of him that takes away your goods ask them not again.

ASV: Give to every one that asketh thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.

YLT: `And to every one who is asking of thee, be giving; and from him who is taking away thy goods, be not asking again;

Exposition: Luke 6:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Give to every man that asketh of thee; and of him that taketh away thy goods ask them not again.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:31

Greek

καὶ καθὼς θέλετε ἵνα ποιῶσιν ὑμῖν οἱ ⸀ἄνθρωποι, ποιεῖτε αὐτοῖς ὁμοίως.

kai kathos thelete ina poiosin ymin oi anthropoi, poieite aytois omoios.

KJV: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

AKJV: And as you would that men should do to you, do you also to them likewise.

ASV: And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.

YLT: and as ye wish that men may do to you, do ye also to them in like manner;

Exposition: Luke 6:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:32

Greek

Καὶ εἰ ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστίν; καὶ γὰρ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τοὺς ἀγαπῶντας αὐτοὺς ἀγαπῶσιν.

Kai ei agapate toys agapontas ymas, poia ymin charis estin; kai gar oi amartoloi toys agapontas aytoys agaposin.

KJV: For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.

AKJV: For if you love them which love you, what thank have you? for sinners also love those that love them.

ASV: And if ye love them that love you, what thank have ye? for even sinners love those that love them.

YLT: and--if ye love those loving you, what grace have ye? for also the sinful love those loving them;

Exposition: Luke 6:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For if ye love them which love you, what thank have ye? for sinners also love those that love them.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:33

Greek

⸀καὶ ἐὰν ἀγαθοποιῆτε τοὺς ἀγαθοποιοῦντας ὑμᾶς, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστίν; ⸁καὶ οἱ ἁμαρτωλοὶ τὸ αὐτὸ ποιοῦσιν.

kai ean agathopoiete toys agathopoioyntas ymas, poia ymin charis estin; kai oi amartoloi to ayto poioysin.

KJV: And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

AKJV: And if you do good to them which do good to you, what thank have you? for sinners also do even the same.

ASV: And if ye do good to them that do good to you, what thank have ye? for even sinners do the same.

YLT: and if ye do good to those doing good to you, what grace have ye? for also the sinful do the same;

Exposition: Luke 6:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:34

Greek

καὶ ἐὰν ⸀δανίσητε παρʼ ὧν ἐλπίζετε ⸀λαβεῖν, ποία ὑμῖν χάρις ἐστίν; ⸀καὶ ἁμαρτωλοὶ ἁμαρτωλοῖς δανίζουσιν ἵνα ἀπολάβωσιν τὰ ἴσα.

kai ean danisete par on elpizete labein, poia ymin charis estin; kai amartoloi amartolois danizoysin ina apolabosin ta isa.

KJV: 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.

AKJV: And if you lend to them of whom you hope to receive, what thank have you? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

ASV: And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? even sinners lend to sinners, to receive again as much.

YLT: and if ye lend to those of whom ye hope to receive back, what grace have ye? for also the sinful lend to sinners--that they may receive again as much.

Exposition: Luke 6:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:35

Greek

πλὴν ἀγαπᾶτε τοὺς ἐχθροὺς ὑμῶν καὶ ἀγαθοποιεῖτε καὶ δανίζετε μηδὲν ἀπελπίζοντες· καὶ ἔσται ὁ μισθὸς ὑμῶν πολύς, καὶ ἔσεσθε υἱοὶ Ὑψίστου, ὅτι αὐτὸς χρηστός ἐστιν ἐπὶ τοὺς ἀχαρίστους καὶ πονηρούς.

plen agapate toys echthroys ymon kai agathopoieite kai danizete meden apelpizontes· kai estai o misthos ymon polys, kai esesthe yioi Ypsistoy, oti aytos chrestos estin epi toys acharistoys kai poneroys.

KJV: But love 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.

AKJV: But love you your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and you shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind to the unthankful and to the evil.

ASV: But love your enemies, and do them good, and lend, never despairing; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be sons of the Most High: for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

YLT: `But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again, and your reward will be great, and ye shall be sons of the Highest, because He is kind unto the ungracious and evil;

Exposition: Luke 6:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But love 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:36

Greek

⸀γίνεσθε οἰκτίρμονες ⸀καθὼς ὁ πατὴρ ὑμῶν οἰκτίρμων ἐστίν·

ginesthe oiktirmones kathos o pater ymon oiktirmon estin·

KJV: Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

AKJV: Be you therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

ASV: Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

YLT: be ye therefore merciful, as also your Father is merciful.

Exposition: Luke 6:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:37

Greek

Καὶ μὴ κρίνετε, καὶ οὐ μὴ κριθῆτε· ⸀καὶ μὴ καταδικάζετε, καὶ οὐ μὴ καταδικασθῆτε. ἀπολύετε, καὶ ἀπολυθήσεσθε·

Kai me krinete, kai oy me krithete· kai me katadikazete, kai oy me katadikasthete. apolyete, kai apolythesesthe·

KJV: Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

AKJV: Judge not, and you shall not be judged: condemn not, and you shall not be condemned: forgive, and you shall be forgiven:

ASV: And judge not, and ye shall not be judged: and condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: release, and ye shall be released:

YLT: `And judge not, and ye may not be judged; condemn not, and ye may not be condemned; release, and ye shall be released.

Exposition: Luke 6:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:38

Greek

δίδοτε, καὶ δοθήσεται ὑμῖν· μέτρον καλὸν πεπιεσμένον ⸀σεσαλευμένον ὑπερεκχυννόμενον δώσουσιν εἰς τὸν κόλπον ὑμῶν· ⸂ᾧ γὰρ μέτρῳ⸃ μετρεῖτε ἀντιμετρηθήσεται ὑμῖν.

didote, kai dothesetai ymin· metron kalon pepiesmenon sesaleymenon yperekchynnomenon dosoysin eis ton kolpon ymon· o gar metro metreite antimetrethesetai ymin.

KJV: Give, and 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.

AKJV: Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that you mete with it shall be measured to you again.

ASV: give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, shall they give into your bosom. For with what measure ye mete it shall be measured to you again.

YLT: `Give, and it shall be given to you; good measure, pressed, and shaken, and running over, they shall give into your bosom; for with that measure with which ye measure, it shall be measured to you again.'

Exposition: Luke 6:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Give, and 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:39

Greek

Εἶπεν δὲ ⸀καὶ παραβολὴν αὐτοῖς· Μήτι δύναται τυφλὸς τυφλὸν ὁδηγεῖν; οὐχὶ ἀμφότεροι εἰς βόθυνον ⸀ἐμπεσοῦνται;

Eipen de kai parabolen aytois· Meti dynatai typhlos typhlon odegein; oychi amphoteroi eis bothynon empesoyntai;

KJV: And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

AKJV: And he spoke a parable to them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

ASV: And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?

YLT: And he spake a simile to them, `Is blind able to lead blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?

Exposition: Luke 6:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:40

Greek

οὐκ ἔστιν μαθητὴς ὑπὲρ τὸν ⸀διδάσκαλον, κατηρτισμένος δὲ πᾶς ἔσται ὡς ὁ διδάσκαλος αὐτοῦ.

oyk estin mathetes yper ton didaskalon, katertismenos de pas estai os o didaskalos aytoy.

KJV: The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

AKJV: The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

ASV: The disciple is not above his teacher: but every one when he is perfected shall be as his teacher.

YLT: A disciple is not above his teacher, but every one perfected shall be as his teacher.

Exposition: Luke 6:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:41

Greek

τί δὲ βλέπεις τὸ κάρφος τὸ ἐν τῷ ὀφθαλμῷ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ σου, τὴν δὲ δοκὸν τὴν ἐν τῷ ἰδίῳ ὀφθαλμῷ οὐ κατανοεῖς;

ti de blepeis to karphos to en to ophthalmo toy adelphoy soy, ten de dokon ten en to idio ophthalmo oy katanoeis;

KJV: And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

AKJV: And why behold you the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye?

ASV: And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?

YLT: `And why dost thou behold the mote that is in thy brother's eye, and the beam that is in thine own eye dost not consider?

Exposition: Luke 6:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:42

Greek

⸀πῶς δύνασαι λέγειν τῷ ἀδελφῷ σου· Ἀδελφέ, ἄφες ἐκβάλω τὸ κάρφος τὸ ἐν τῷ ὀφθαλμῷ σου, αὐτὸς τὴν ἐν τῷ ὀφθαλμῷ σοῦ δοκὸν οὐ βλέπων; ὑποκριτά, ἔκβαλε πρῶτον τὴν δοκὸν ἐκ τοῦ ὀφθαλμοῦ σοῦ, καὶ τότε διαβλέψεις ⸂τὸ κάρφος τὸ ἐν τῷ ὀφθαλμῷ τοῦ ἀδελφοῦ σου ἐκβαλεῖν⸃.

pos dynasai legein to adelpho soy· Adelphe, aphes ekbalo to karphos to en to ophthalmo soy, aytos ten en to ophthalmo soy dokon oy blepon; ypokrita, ekbale proton ten dokon ek toy ophthalmoy soy, kai tote diablepseis to karphos to en to ophthalmo toy adelphoy soy ekbalein.

KJV: 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 hypocrite, 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.

AKJV: Either how can you say to your brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in your eye, when you yourself behold not the beam that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of your own eye, and then shall you see clearly to pull out the mote that is in your brother’s eye.

ASV: Or how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me cast out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.

YLT: or how art thou able to say to thy brother, Brother, suffer, I may take out the mote that is in thine eye--thyself the beam in thine own eye not beholding? Hypocrite, take first the beam out of thine own eye, and then thou shalt see clearly to take out the mote that is in thy brother's eye.

Exposition: Luke 6:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: '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 hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:43

Greek

Οὐ γάρ ἐστιν δένδρον καλὸν ποιοῦν καρπὸν σαπρόν, οὐδὲ ⸀πάλιν δένδρον σαπρὸν ποιοῦν καρπὸν καλόν.

Oy gar estin dendron kalon poioyn karpon sapron, oyde palin dendron sapron poioyn karpon kalon.

KJV: For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

AKJV: For a good tree brings not forth corrupt fruit; neither does a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.

ASV: For there is no good tree that bringeth forth corrupt fruit; nor again a corrupt tree that bringeth forth good fruit.

YLT: `For there is not a good tree making bad fruit, nor a bad tree making good fruit;

Exposition: Luke 6:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For a good tree bringeth not forth corrupt fruit; neither doth a corrupt tree bring forth good fruit.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:44

Greek

ἕκαστον γὰρ δένδρον ἐκ τοῦ ἰδίου καρποῦ γινώσκεται· οὐ γὰρ ἐξ ἀκανθῶν συλλέγουσιν σῦκα, οὐδὲ ἐκ βάτου ⸂σταφυλὴν τρυγῶσιν⸃.

ekaston gar dendron ek toy idioy karpoy ginosketai· oy gar ex akanthon syllegoysin syka, oyde ek batoy staphylen trygosin.

KJV: For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

AKJV: For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

ASV: For each tree is known by its own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.

YLT: for each tree from its own fruit is known, for not from thorns do they gather figs, nor from a bramble do they crop a grape.

Exposition: Luke 6:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For every tree is known by his own fruit. For of thorns men do not gather figs, nor of a bramble bush gather they grapes.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:45

Greek

ὁ ἀγαθὸς ἄνθρωπος ἐκ τοῦ ἀγαθοῦ θησαυροῦ τῆς καρδίας ⸀αὐτοῦ προφέρει τὸ ἀγαθόν, καὶ ὁ ⸀πονηρὸς ἐκ τοῦ ⸀πονηροῦ προφέρει τὸ πονηρόν· ἐκ γὰρ ⸀περισσεύματος καρδίας λαλεῖ τὸ στόμα αὐτοῦ.

o agathos anthropos ek toy agathoy thesayroy tes kardias aytoy propherei to agathon, kai o poneros ek toy poneroy propherei to poneron· ek gar perisseymatos kardias lalei to stoma aytoy.

KJV: A good 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.

AKJV: A good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaks. ¶

ASV: The good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure bringeth forth that which is evil: for out of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

YLT: `The good man out of the good treasure of his heart doth bring forth that which is good; and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart doth bring forth that which is evil; for out of the abounding of the heart doth his mouth speak.

Exposition: Luke 6:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'A good 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...'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:46

Greek

Τί δέ με καλεῖτε· Κύριε κύριε, καὶ οὐ ποιεῖτε ἃ λέγω;

Ti de me kaleite· Kyrie kyrie, kai oy poieite a lego;

KJV: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

AKJV: And why call you me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

ASV: And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

YLT: `And why do ye call me, Lord, Lord, and do not what I say?

Exposition: Luke 6:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:47

Greek

πᾶς ὁ ἐρχόμενος πρός με καὶ ἀκούων μου τῶν λόγων καὶ ποιῶν αὐτούς, ὑποδείξω ὑμῖν τίνι ἐστὶν ὅμοιος·

pas o erchomenos pros me kai akoyon moy ton logon kai poion aytoys, ypodeixo ymin tini estin omoios·

KJV: Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

AKJV: Whoever comes to me, and hears my sayings, and does them, I will show you to whom he is like:

ASV: Every one that cometh unto me, and heareth my words, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like:

YLT: Every one who is coming unto me, and is hearing my words, and is doing them, I will shew you to whom he is like;

Exposition: Luke 6:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:48

Greek

ὅμοιός ἐστιν ἀνθρώπῳ οἰκοδομοῦντι οἰκίαν ὃς ἔσκαψεν καὶ ἐβάθυνεν καὶ ἔθηκεν θεμέλιον ἐπὶ τὴν πέτραν· πλημμύρης δὲ γενομένης προσέρηξεν ὁ ποταμὸς τῇ οἰκίᾳ ἐκείνῃ, καὶ οὐκ ἴσχυσεν σαλεῦσαι αὐτὴν ⸂διὰ τὸ καλῶς οἰκοδομῆσθαι αὐτήν⸃.

omoios estin anthropo oikodomoynti oikian os eskapsen kai ebathynen kai etheken themelion epi ten petran· plemmyres de genomenes proserexen o potamos te oikia ekeine, kai oyk ischysen saleysai ayten dia to kalos oikodomesthai ayten.

KJV: He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and 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.

AKJV: He is like a man which built an house, and dig deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently on that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded on a rock.

ASV: he is like a man building a house, who digged and went deep, and laid a foundation upon the rock: and when a flood arose, the stream brake against that house, and could not shake it: because it had been well builded.

YLT: he is like to a man building a house, who did dig, and deepen, and laid a foundation upon the rock, and a flood having come, the stream broke forth on that house, and was not able to shake it, for it had been founded upon the rock.

Exposition: Luke 6:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.

Luke 6:49

Greek

ὁ δὲ ἀκούσας καὶ μὴ ποιήσας ὅμοιός ἐστιν ἀνθρώπῳ οἰκοδομήσαντι οἰκίαν ἐπὶ τὴν γῆν χωρὶς θεμελίου, ᾗ προσέρηξεν ὁ ποταμός, καὶ ⸂εὐθὺς συνέπεσεν⸃, καὶ ἐγένετο τὸ ῥῆγμα τῆς οἰκίας ἐκείνης μέγα.

o de akoysas kai me poiesas omoios estin anthropo oikodomesanti oikian epi ten gen choris themelioy, e proserexen o potamos, kai eythys synepesen, kai egeneto to regma tes oikias ekeines mega.

KJV: But he that 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.

AKJV: But he that hears, and does not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house on the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.

ASV: But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that built a house upon the earth without a foundation; against which the stream brake, and straightway it fell in; and the ruin of that house was great.

YLT: `And he who heard and did not, is like to a man having builded a house upon the earth, without a foundation, against which the stream brake forth, and immediately it fell, and the ruin of that house became great.'

Exposition: Luke 6:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he that 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.'. Read in canonical context, the verse supports the coherence of biblical revelation by linking doctrine, narrative, and covenantal meaning.

Apologetics Notes

• Scientific Correlation: This verse is suitable for cumulative-case reasoning in apologetics: historical context, textual stability, and worldview coherence are evaluated together rather than in isolation.

• Koine Greek Grammar: A close Koine Greek reading should attend lexical range, clause flow, and discourse function in context; these controls reduce over-reading and preserve authorial intent.

• Historical Evidence: Historically, this verse is interpreted within the received canonical tradition, where manuscript continuity and early community usage support stable transmission and meaning.