Apologetics Bible

Luke 9:1

Greek

Συγκαλεσάμενος δὲ τοὺς δώδεκα ἔδωκεν αὐτοῖς δύναμιν καὶ ἐξουσίαν ἐπὶ πάντα τὰ δαιμόνια καὶ νόσους θεραπεύειν,

Sygkalesamenos de toys dodeka edoken aytois dynamin kai exoysian epi panta ta daimonia kai nosoys therapeyein,

KJV: Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

AKJV: Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.

ASV: And he called the twelve together, and gave them power and authority over all demons, and to cure diseases.

YLT: And having called together his twelve disciples, he gave them power and authority over all the demons, and to cure sicknesses,

Exposition: Luke 9:1 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.'. 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 9:2

Greek

καὶ ἀπέστειλεν αὐτοὺς κηρύσσειν τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ καὶ ἰᾶσθαι ⸂τοὺς ἀσθενεῖς⸃,

kai apesteilen aytoys keryssein ten basileian toy theoy kai iasthai toys astheneis,

KJV: And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

AKJV: And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

ASV: And he sent them forth to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.

YLT: and he sent them to proclaim the reign of God, and to heal the ailing.

Exposition: Luke 9:2 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick.'. 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 9:3

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν πρὸς αὐτούς· Μηδὲν αἴρετε εἰς τὴν ὁδόν, μήτε ⸀ῥάβδον μήτε πήραν μήτε ἄρτον μήτε ἀργύριον, μήτε ⸀ἀνὰ δύο χιτῶνας ἔχειν.

kai eipen pros aytoys· Meden airete eis ten odon, mete rabdon mete peran mete arton mete argyrion, mete ana dyo chitonas echein.

KJV: And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

AKJV: And he said to them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor money, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.

ASV: And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staff, nor wallet, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats.

YLT: And he said unto them, `Take nothing for the way, neither staff, nor scrip, nor bread, nor money; neither have two coats each;

Exposition: Luke 9:3 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto them, Take nothing for your journey, neither staves, nor scrip, neither bread, neither money; neither have two coats apiece.'. 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 9:4

Greek

καὶ εἰς ἣν ἂν οἰκίαν εἰσέλθητε, ἐκεῖ μένετε καὶ ἐκεῖθεν ἐξέρχεσθε.

kai eis en an oikian eiselthete, ekei menete kai ekeithen exerchesthe.

KJV: And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.

AKJV: And whatever house you enter into, there abide, and there depart.

ASV: And into whatsoever house ye enter, there abide, and thence depart.

YLT: and into whatever house ye may enter, there remain, and thence depart;

Exposition: Luke 9:4 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And whatsoever house ye enter into, there abide, and thence depart.'. 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 9:5

Greek

καὶ ὅσοι ⸀ἂν μὴ ⸀δέχωνται ὑμᾶς, ἐξερχόμενοι ἀπὸ τῆς πόλεως ⸀ἐκείνης τὸν κονιορτὸν ἀπὸ τῶν ποδῶν ὑμῶν ⸀ἀποτινάσσετε εἰς μαρτύριον ἐπʼ αὐτούς.

kai osoi an me dechontai ymas, exerchomenoi apo tes poleos ekeines ton koniorton apo ton podon ymon apotinassete eis martyrion ep aytoys.

KJV: And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

AKJV: And whoever will not receive you, when you go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

ASV: And as many as receive you not, when ye depart from that city, shake off the dust from your feet for a testimony against them.

YLT: and as many as may not receive you, going forth from that city, even the dust from your feet shake off, for a testimony against them.'

Exposition: Luke 9:5 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against 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 9:6

Greek

ἐξερχόμενοι δὲ διήρχοντο κατὰ τὰς κώμας εὐαγγελιζόμενοι καὶ θεραπεύοντες πανταχοῦ.

exerchomenoi de dierchonto kata tas komas eyaggelizomenoi kai therapeyontes pantachoy.

KJV: And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.

AKJV: And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where. ¶

ASV: And they departed, and went throughout the villages, preaching the gospel, and healing everywhere.

YLT: And going forth they were going through the several villages, proclaiming good news, and healing everywhere.

Exposition: Luke 9:6 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they departed, and went through the towns, preaching the gospel, and healing every where.'. 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 9:7

Greek

Ἤκουσεν δὲ Ἡρῴδης ὁ τετραάρχης τὰ ⸀γινόμενα πάντα, καὶ διηπόρει διὰ τὸ λέγεσθαι ὑπό τινων ὅτι Ἰωάννης ⸀ἠγέρθη ἐκ νεκρῶν,

Ekoysen de Erodes o tetraarches ta ginomena panta, kai dieporei dia to legesthai ypo tinon oti Ioannes egerthe ek nekron,

KJV: Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

AKJV: Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;

ASV: Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done: and he was much perplexed, because that it was said by some, that John was risen from the dead;

YLT: And Herod the tetrarch heard of all the things being done by him, and was perplexed, because it was said by certain, that John hath been raised out of the dead;

Exposition: Luke 9:7 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Now Herod the tetrarch heard of all that was done by him: and he was perplexed, because that it was said of some, that John was risen from the dead;'. 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 9:8

Greek

ὑπό τινων δὲ ὅτι Ἠλίας ἐφάνη, ἄλλων δὲ ὅτι προφήτης ⸀τις τῶν ἀρχαίων ἀνέστη.

ypo tinon de oti Elias ephane, allon de oti prophetes tis ton archaion aneste.

KJV: And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

AKJV: And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

ASV: and by some, that Elijah had appeared; and by others, that one of the old prophets was risen again.

YLT: and by certain, that Elijah did appear, and by others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen;

Exposition: Luke 9:8 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And of some, that Elias had appeared; and of others, that one of the old prophets was risen 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 9:9

Greek

⸂εἶπεν δὲ⸃ ⸀ὁ Ἡρῴδης· Ἰωάννην ἐγὼ ἀπεκεφάλισα· τίς δέ ἐστιν οὗτος περὶ ⸀οὗ ἀκούω τοιαῦτα; καὶ ἐζήτει ἰδεῖν αὐτόν.

eipen de o Erodes· Ioannen ego apekephalisa· tis de estin oytos peri oy akoyo toiayta; kai ezetei idein ayton.

KJV: And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him.

AKJV: And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see him. ¶

ASV: And Herod said, John I beheaded: but who is this, about whom I hear such things? And he sought to see him.

YLT: and Herod said, `John I did behead, but who is this concerning whom I hear such things?' and he was seeking to see him.

Exposition: Luke 9:9 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Herod said, John have I beheaded: but who is this, of whom I hear such things? And he desired to see 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 9:10

Greek

Καὶ ὑποστρέψαντες οἱ ἀπόστολοι διηγήσαντο αὐτῷ ὅσα ἐποίησαν. καὶ παραλαβὼν αὐτοὺς ὑπεχώρησεν κατʼ ἰδίαν εἰς ⸂πόλιν καλουμένην Βηθσαϊδά⸃.

Kai ypostrepsantes oi apostoloi diegesanto ayto osa epoiesan. kai paralabon aytoys ypechoresen kat idian eis polin kaloymenen Bethsaida.

KJV: And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

AKJV: And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.

ASV: And the apostles, when they were returned, declared unto him what things they had done. And he took them, and withdrew apart to a city called Bethsaida.

YLT: And the apostles having turned back, declared to him how great things they did, and having taken them, he withdrew by himself to a desert place of a city called Bethsaida,

Exposition: Luke 9:10 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the apostles, when they were returned, told him all that they had done. And he took them, and went aside privately into a desert place belonging to the city called Bethsaida.'. 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 9:11

Greek

οἱ δὲ ὄχλοι γνόντες ἠκολούθησαν αὐτῷ. καὶ ⸀ἀποδεξάμενος αὐτοὺς ἐλάλει αὐτοῖς περὶ τῆς βασιλείας τοῦ θεοῦ, καὶ τοὺς χρείαν ἔχοντας θεραπείας ἰᾶτο.

oi de ochloi gnontes ekoloythesan ayto. kai apodexamenos aytoys elalei aytois peri tes basileias toy theoy, kai toys chreian echontas therapeias iato.

KJV: And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

AKJV: And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spoke to them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.

ASV: But the multitudes perceiving it followed him: and he welcomed them, and spake to them of the kingdom of God, and them that had need of healing he cured.

YLT: and the multitudes having known did follow him, and having received them, he was speaking to them concerning the reign of God, and those having need of service he cured.

Exposition: Luke 9:11 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And the people, when they knew it, followed him: and he received them, and spake unto them of the kingdom of God, and healed them that had need of healing.'. 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 9:12

Greek

Ἡ δὲ ἡμέρα ἤρξατο κλίνειν· προσελθόντες δὲ οἱ δώδεκα εἶπαν αὐτῷ· Ἀπόλυσον τὸν ὄχλον, ἵνα ⸀πορευθέντες εἰς τὰς κύκλῳ κώμας ⸀καὶ ἀγροὺς καταλύσωσιν καὶ εὕρωσιν ἐπισιτισμόν, ὅτι ὧδε ἐν ἐρήμῳ τόπῳ ἐσμέν.

E de emera erxato klinein· proselthontes de oi dodeka eipan ayto· Apolyson ton ochlon, ina poreythentes eis tas kyklo komas kai agroys katalysosin kai eyrosin episitismon, oti ode en eremo topo esmen.

KJV: And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.

AKJV: And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said to him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.

ASV: And the day began to wear away; and the twelve came, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages and country round about, and lodge, and get provisions: for we are here in a desert place.

YLT: And the day began to decline, and the twelve having come near, said to him, `Let away the multitude, that having gone to the villages and the fields round about, they may lodge and may find provision, because here we are in a desert place.'

Exposition: Luke 9:12 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert...'. 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 9:13

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ πρὸς αὐτούς· Δότε αὐτοῖς ⸂ὑμεῖς φαγεῖν⸃. οἱ δὲ εἶπαν· Οὐκ εἰσὶν ἡμῖν πλεῖον ἢ ⸂ἄρτοι πέντε⸃ καὶ ἰχθύες δύο, εἰ μήτι πορευθέντες ἡμεῖς ἀγοράσωμεν εἰς πάντα τὸν λαὸν τοῦτον βρώματα.

eipen de pros aytoys· Dote aytois ymeis phagein. oi de eipan· Oyk eisin emin pleion e artoi pente kai ichthyes dyo, ei meti poreythentes emeis agorasomen eis panta ton laon toyton bromata.

KJV: But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.

AKJV: But he said to them, Give you them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.

ASV: But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more than five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy food for all this people.

YLT: And he said unto them, Give ye them to eat;' and they said, We have no more than five loaves, and two fishes: except, having gone, we may buy for all this people victuals;'

Exposition: Luke 9:13 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he said unto them, Give ye them to eat. And they said, We have no more but five loaves and two fishes; except we should go and buy meat for all this people.'. 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 9:14

Greek

ἦσαν γὰρ ὡσεὶ ἄνδρες πεντακισχίλιοι. εἶπεν δὲ πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ· Κατακλίνατε αὐτοὺς κλισίας ⸀ὡσεὶ ἀνὰ πεντήκοντα.

esan gar osei andres pentakischilioi. eipen de pros toys mathetas aytoy· Kataklinate aytoys klisias osei ana pentekonta.

KJV: For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

AKJV: For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.

ASV: For they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, Make them sit down in companies, about fifty each.

YLT: for they were about five thousand men. And he said unto his disciples, `Cause them to recline in companies, in each fifty;'

Exposition: Luke 9:14 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For they were about five thousand men. And he said to his disciples, Make them sit down by fifties in a company.'. 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 9:15

Greek

καὶ ἐποίησαν οὕτως καὶ ⸀κατέκλιναν ἅπαντας.

kai epoiesan oytos kai kateklinan apantas.

KJV: And they did so, and made them all sit down.

AKJV: And they did so, and made them all sit down.

ASV: And they did so, and made them all sit down.

YLT: and they did so, and made all to recline;

Exposition: Luke 9:15 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they did so, and made them all sit down.'. 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 9:16

Greek

λαβὼν δὲ τοὺς πέντε ἄρτους καὶ τοὺς δύο ἰχθύας ἀναβλέψας εἰς τὸν οὐρανὸν εὐλόγησεν αὐτοὺς καὶ κατέκλασεν καὶ ἐδίδου τοῖς μαθηταῖς ⸀παραθεῖναι τῷ ὄχλῳ.

labon de toys pente artoys kai toys dyo ichthyas anablepsas eis ton oyranon eylogesen aytoys kai kateklasen kai edidoy tois mathetais paratheinai to ochlo.

KJV: Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

AKJV: Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and broke, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

ASV: And he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake; and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

YLT: and having taken the five loaves, and the two fishes, having looked up to the heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and was giving to the disciples to set before the multitude;

Exposition: Luke 9:16 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.'. 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 9:17

Greek

καὶ ἔφαγον καὶ ἐχορτάσθησαν πάντες, καὶ ἤρθη τὸ περισσεῦσαν αὐτοῖς κλασμάτων κόφινοι δώδεκα.

kai ephagon kai echortasthesan pantes, kai erthe to perisseysan aytois klasmaton kophinoi dodeka.

KJV: And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

AKJV: And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets. ¶

ASV: And they ate, and were all filled: and there was taken up that which remained over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

YLT: and they did eat, and were all filled, and there was taken up what was over to them of broken pieces, twelve baskets.

Exposition: Luke 9:17 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.'. 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 9:18

Greek

Καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ εἶναι αὐτὸν προσευχόμενον κατὰ μόνας συνῆσαν αὐτῷ οἱ μαθηταί, καὶ ἐπηρώτησεν αὐτοὺς λέγων· Τίνα με ⸂οἱ ὄχλοι λέγουσιν⸃ εἶναι;

Kai egeneto en to einai ayton proseychomenon kata monas synesan ayto oi mathetai, kai eperotesen aytoys legon· Tina me oi ochloi legoysin einai;

KJV: And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

AKJV: And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

ASV: And it came to pass, as he was praying apart, the disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Who do the multitudes say that I am?

YLT: And it came to pass, as he is praying alone, the disciples were with him, and he questioned them, saying, `Who do the multitudes say me to be?'

Exposition: Luke 9:18 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?'. 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 9:19

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἀποκριθέντες εἶπαν· Ἰωάννην τὸν βαπτιστήν, ἄλλοι δὲ Ἠλίαν, ἄλλοι δὲ ὅτι προφήτης τις τῶν ἀρχαίων ἀνέστη.

oi de apokrithentes eipan· Ioannen ton baptisten, alloi de Elian, alloi de oti prophetes tis ton archaion aneste.

KJV: They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

AKJV: They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

ASV: And they answering said, John the Baptist; but others say, Elijah; and others, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

YLT: And they answering said, `John the Baptist; and others, Elijah; and others, that a prophet, one of the ancients, was risen;'

Exposition: Luke 9:19 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen 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 9:20

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ αὐτοῖς· Ὑμεῖς δὲ τίνα με λέγετε εἶναι; ⸂Πέτρος δὲ ἀποκριθεὶς⸃ εἶπεν· Τὸν χριστὸν τοῦ θεοῦ.

eipen de aytois· Ymeis de tina me legete einai; Petros de apokritheis eipen· Ton christon toy theoy.

KJV: He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

AKJV: He said to them, But whom say you that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

ASV: And he said unto them, But who say ye that I am? And Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

YLT: and he said to them, And ye--who do ye say me to be?' and Peter answering said, The Christ of God.'

Exposition: Luke 9:20 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ 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 9:21

Greek

Ὁ δὲ ἐπιτιμήσας αὐτοῖς παρήγγειλεν μηδενὶ ⸀λέγειν τοῦτο,

O de epitimesas aytois pareggeilen medeni legein toyto,

KJV: And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

AKJV: And he straightly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

ASV: But he charged them, and commanded them to tell this to no man;

YLT: And having charged them, he commanded them to say this to no one,

Exposition: Luke 9:21 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;'. 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 9:22

Greek

εἰπὼν ὅτι Δεῖ τὸν υἱὸν τοῦ ἀνθρώπου πολλὰ παθεῖν καὶ ἀποδοκιμασθῆναι ἀπὸ τῶν πρεσβυτέρων καὶ ἀρχιερέων καὶ γραμματέων καὶ ἀποκτανθῆναι καὶ τῇ τρίτῃ ἡμέρᾳ ⸀ἐγερθῆναι.

eipon oti Dei ton yion toy anthropoy polla pathein kai apodokimasthenai apo ton presbyteron kai archiereon kai grammateon kai apoktanthenai kai te trite emera egerthenai.

KJV: Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.

AKJV: Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day. ¶

ASV: saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and the third day be raised up.

YLT: saying--`It behoveth the Son of Man to suffer many things, and to be rejected by the elders, and chief priests, and scribes, and to be killed, and the third day to be raised.'

Exposition: Luke 9:22 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be slain, and be raised the third day.'. 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 9:23

Greek

Ἔλεγεν δὲ πρὸς πάντας· Εἴ τις θέλει ὀπίσω μου ⸂ἔρχεσθαι, ἀρνησάσθω⸃ ἑαυτὸν καὶ ἀράτω τὸν σταυρὸν αὐτοῦ ⸂καθʼ ἡμέραν⸃, καὶ ἀκολουθείτω μοι.

Elegen de pros pantas· Ei tis thelei opiso moy erchesthai, arnesastho eayton kai arato ton stayron aytoy kath emeran, kai akoloytheito moi.

KJV: And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

AKJV: And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

ASV: And he said unto all, If any man would come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.

YLT: And he said unto all, `If any one doth will to come after me, let him disown himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me;

Exposition: Luke 9:23 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.'. 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 9:24

Greek

ὃς γὰρ ⸀ἂν θέλῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ σῶσαι, ἀπολέσει αὐτήν· ὃς δʼ ἂν ἀπολέσῃ τὴν ψυχὴν αὐτοῦ ἕνεκεν ἐμοῦ, οὗτος σώσει αὐτήν.

os gar an thele ten psychen aytoy sosai, apolesei ayten· os d an apolese ten psychen aytoy eneken emoy, oytos sosei ayten.

KJV: For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

AKJV: For whoever will save his life shall lose it: but whoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

ASV: For whosoever would save his life shall lose it; but whosoever shall lose his life for my sake, the same shall save it.

YLT: for whoever may will to save his life, shall lose it, and whoever may lose his life for my sake, he shall save it;

Exposition: Luke 9:24 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will lose his life for my sake, the same shall save 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 9:25

Greek

τί γὰρ ὠφελεῖται ἄνθρωπος κερδήσας τὸν κόσμον ὅλον ἑαυτὸν δὲ ἀπολέσας ἢ ζημιωθείς;

ti gar opheleitai anthropos kerdesas ton kosmon olon eayton de apolesas e zemiotheis;

KJV: For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

AKJV: For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?

ASV: For what is a man profited, if he gain the whole world, and lose or forfeit his own self?

YLT: for what is a man profited, having gained the whole world, and having lost or having forfeited himself?

Exposition: Luke 9:25 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?'. 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 9:26

Greek

ὃς γὰρ ἂν ἐπαισχυνθῇ με καὶ τοὺς ἐμοὺς λόγους, τοῦτον ὁ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου ἐπαισχυνθήσεται, ὅταν ἔλθῃ ἐν τῇ δόξῃ αὐτοῦ καὶ τοῦ πατρὸς καὶ τῶν ἁγίων ἀγγέλων.

os gar an epaischynthe me kai toys emoys logoys, toyton o yios toy anthropoy epaischynthesetai, otan elthe en te doxe aytoy kai toy patros kai ton agion aggelon.

KJV: For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

AKJV: For whoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.

ASV: For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he cometh in his own glory, and the glory of the Father, and of the holy angels.

YLT: `For whoever may be ashamed of me, and of my words, of this one shall the Son of Man be ashamed, when he may come in his glory, and the Father's, and the holy messengers';

Exposition: Luke 9:26 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For whosoever shall be ashamed of me and of my words, of him shall the Son of man be ashamed, when he shall come in his own glory, and in his Father’s, and of the holy angels.'. 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 9:27

Greek

λέγω δὲ ὑμῖν ἀληθῶς, εἰσίν τινες τῶν ⸀αὐτοῦ ⸀ἑστηκότων οἳ οὐ μὴ γεύσωνται θανάτου ἕως ἂν ἴδωσιν τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ.

lego de ymin alethos, eisin tines ton aytoy estekoton oi oy me geysontai thanatoy eos an idosin ten basileian toy theoy.

KJV: But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

AKJV: But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. ¶

ASV: But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.

YLT: and I say to you, truly, there are certain of those here standing, who shall not taste of death till they may see the reign of God.'

Exposition: Luke 9:27 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see 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 9:28

Greek

Ἐγένετο δὲ μετὰ τοὺς λόγους τούτους ὡσεὶ ἡμέραι ὀκτὼ ⸀καὶ παραλαβὼν Πέτρον καὶ Ἰωάννην καὶ Ἰάκωβον ἀνέβη εἰς τὸ ὄρος προσεύξασθαι.

Egeneto de meta toys logoys toytoys osei emerai okto kai paralabon Petron kai Ioannen kai Iakobon anebe eis to oros proseyxasthai.

KJV: And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

AKJV: And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.

ASV: And it came to pass about eight days after these sayings, that he took with him Peter and John and James, and went up into the mountain to pray.

YLT: And it came to pass, after these words, as it were eight days, that having taken Peter, and John, and James, he went up to the mountain to pray,

Exposition: Luke 9:28 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray.'. 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 9:29

Greek

καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ προσεύχεσθαι αὐτὸν τὸ εἶδος τοῦ προσώπου αὐτοῦ ἕτερον καὶ ὁ ἱματισμὸς αὐτοῦ λευκὸς ἐξαστράπτων.

kai egeneto en to proseychesthai ayton to eidos toy prosopoy aytoy eteron kai o imatismos aytoy leykos exastrapton.

KJV: And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

AKJV: And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.

ASV: And as he was praying, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment became white and dazzling.

YLT: and it came to pass, in his praying, the appearance of his face became altered, and his garment white--sparkling.

Exposition: Luke 9:29 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as he prayed, the fashion of his countenance was altered, and his raiment was white and glistering.'. 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 9:30

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ ἄνδρες δύο συνελάλουν αὐτῷ, οἵτινες ἦσαν Μωϋσῆς καὶ Ἠλίας,

kai idoy andres dyo synelaloyn ayto, oitines esan Moyses kai Elias,

KJV: And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

AKJV: And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:

ASV: And behold, there talked with him two men, who were Moses and Elijah;

YLT: And lo, two men were speaking together with him, who were Moses and Elijah,

Exposition: Luke 9:30 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, there talked with him two men, which were Moses and Elias:'. 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 9:31

Greek

οἳ ὀφθέντες ἐν δόξῃ ἔλεγον τὴν ἔξοδον αὐτοῦ ἣν ἤμελλεν πληροῦν ἐν Ἰερουσαλήμ.

oi ophthentes en doxe elegon ten exodon aytoy en emellen pleroyn en Ieroysalem.

KJV: Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

AKJV: Who appeared in glory, and spoke of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.

ASV: who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.

YLT: who having appeared in glory, spake of his outgoing that he was about to fulfil in Jerusalem,

Exposition: Luke 9:31 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Who appeared in glory, and spake of his decease which he should accomplish at Jerusalem.'. 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 9:32

Greek

ὁ δὲ Πέτρος καὶ οἱ σὺν αὐτῷ ἦσαν βεβαρημένοι ὕπνῳ· διαγρηγορήσαντες δὲ εἶδον τὴν δόξαν αὐτοῦ καὶ τοὺς δύο ἄνδρας τοὺς συνεστῶτας αὐτῷ.

o de Petros kai oi syn ayto esan bebaremenoi ypno· diagregoresantes de eidon ten doxan aytoy kai toys dyo andras toys synestotas ayto.

KJV: But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

AKJV: But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

ASV: Now Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: but when they were fully awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood with him.

YLT: but Peter and those with him were heavy with sleep, and having waked, they saw his glory, and the two men standing with him.

Exposition: Luke 9:32 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But Peter and they that were with him were heavy with sleep: and when they were awake, they saw his glory, and the two men that stood 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 9:33

Greek

καὶ ἐγένετο ἐν τῷ διαχωρίζεσθαι αὐτοὺς ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ εἶπεν ⸀ὁ Πέτρος πρὸς τὸν Ἰησοῦν· Ἐπιστάτα, καλόν ἐστιν ἡμᾶς ὧδε εἶναι, καὶ ποιήσωμεν σκηνὰς τρεῖς, μίαν σοὶ καὶ μίαν Μωϋσεῖ καὶ μίαν Ἠλίᾳ, μὴ εἰδὼς ὃ λέγει.

kai egeneto en to diachorizesthai aytoys ap aytoy eipen o Petros pros ton Iesoyn· Epistata, kalon estin emas ode einai, kai poiesomen skenas treis, mian soi kai mian Moysei kai mian Elia, me eidos o legei.

KJV: And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

AKJV: And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said to Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for you, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he said.

ASV: And it came to pass, as they were parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah: not knowing what he said.

YLT: And it came to pass, in their parting from him, Peter said unto Jesus, `Master, it is good to us to be here; and we may make three booths, one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elijah,' not knowing what he saith:

Exposition: Luke 9:33 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, as they departed from him, Peter said unto Jesus, Master, it is good for us to be here: and let us make three tabernacles; one for thee, and one for Moses, and one for Elias: not knowing what he s...'. 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 9:34

Greek

ταῦτα δὲ αὐτοῦ λέγοντος ἐγένετο νεφέλη καὶ ⸀ἐπεσκίαζεν αὐτούς· ἐφοβήθησαν δὲ ἐν τῷ ⸂εἰσελθεῖν αὐτοὺς⸃ εἰς τὴν νεφέλην.

tayta de aytoy legontos egeneto nephele kai epeskiazen aytoys· ephobethesan de en to eiselthein aytoys eis ten nephelen.

KJV: While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

AKJV: While he thus spoke, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

ASV: And while he said these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.

YLT: and as he was speaking these things, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them, and they feared in their entering into the cloud,

Exposition: Luke 9:34 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'While he thus spake, there came a cloud, and overshadowed them: and they feared as they entered into the cloud.'. 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 9:35

Greek

καὶ φωνὴ ἐγένετο ἐκ τῆς νεφέλης λέγουσα· Οὗτός ἐστιν ὁ υἱός μου ὁ ⸀ἐκλελεγμένος, αὐτοῦ ἀκούετε.

kai phone egeneto ek tes nepheles legoysa· Oytos estin o yios moy o eklelegmenos, aytoy akoyete.

KJV: And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

AKJV: And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear him.

ASV: And a voice came out of the cloud, saying, This is my Son, my chosen: hear ye him.

YLT: and a voice came out of the cloud saying, `This is My Son--the Beloved; hear ye him;'

Exposition: Luke 9:35 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And there came a voice out of the cloud, saying, This is my beloved Son: hear 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 9:36

Greek

καὶ ἐν τῷ γενέσθαι τὴν φωνὴν ⸀εὑρέθη Ἰησοῦς μόνος. καὶ αὐτοὶ ἐσίγησαν καὶ οὐδενὶ ἀπήγγειλαν ἐν ἐκείναις ταῖς ἡμέραις οὐδὲν ὧν ἑώρακαν.

kai en to genesthai ten phonen eyrethe Iesoys monos. kai aytoi esigesan kai oydeni apeggeilan en ekeinais tais emerais oyden on eorakan.

KJV: And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.

AKJV: And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen. ¶

ASV: And when the voice came, Jesus was found alone. And they held their peace, and told no man in those days any of the things which they had seen.

YLT: and when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone; and they were silent, and declared to no one in those days anything of what they have seen.

Exposition: Luke 9:36 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when the voice was past, Jesus was found alone. And they kept it close, and told no man in those days any of those things which they had seen.'. 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 9:37

Greek

Ἐγένετο ⸀δὲ τῇ ἑξῆς ἡμέρᾳ κατελθόντων αὐτῶν ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄρους συνήντησεν αὐτῷ ὄχλος πολύς.

Egeneto de te exes emera katelthonton ayton apo toy oroys synentesen ayto ochlos polys.

KJV: And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

AKJV: And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met him.

ASV: And it came to pass, on the next day, when they were come down from the mountain, a great multitude met him.

YLT: And it came to pass on the next day, they having come down from the mount, there met him a great multitude,

Exposition: Luke 9:37 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, that on the next day, when they were come down from the hill, much people met 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 9:38

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ ἀνὴρ ἀπὸ τοῦ ὄχλου ⸀ἐβόησεν λέγων· Διδάσκαλε, δέομαί σου ἐπιβλέψαι ἐπὶ τὸν υἱόν μου, ὅτι μονογενής ⸂μοί ἐστιν⸃,

kai idoy aner apo toy ochloy eboesen legon· Didaskale, deomai soy epiblepsai epi ton yion moy, oti monogenes moi estin,

KJV: And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.

AKJV: And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech you, look on my son: for he is my only child.

ASV: And behold, a man from the multitude cried, saying, Teacher, I beseech thee to look upon my son; for he is mine only child:

YLT: and lo, a man from the multitude cried out, saying, `Teacher, I beseech thee, look upon my son, because he is my only begotten;

Exposition: Luke 9:38 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, behold, a man of the company cried out, saying, Master, I beseech thee, look upon my son: for he is mine only child.'. 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 9:39

Greek

καὶ ἰδοὺ πνεῦμα λαμβάνει αὐτόν, καὶ ἐξαίφνης κράζει, καὶ σπαράσσει αὐτὸν μετὰ ἀφροῦ καὶ ⸀μόγις ἀποχωρεῖ ἀπʼ αὐτοῦ συντρῖβον αὐτόν·

kai idoy pneyma lambanei ayton, kai exaiphnes krazei, kai sparassei ayton meta aphroy kai mogis apochorei ap aytoy syntribon ayton·

KJV: And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from him.

AKJV: And, see, a spirit takes him, and he suddenly cries out; and it tears him that he foams again, and bruising him hardly departs from him.

ASV: and behold, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him sorely.

YLT: and lo, a spirit doth take him, and suddenly he doth cry out, and it teareth him, with foaming, and it hardly departeth from him, bruising him,

Exposition: Luke 9:39 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And, lo, a spirit taketh him, and he suddenly crieth out; and it teareth him that he foameth again, and bruising him hardly departeth from 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 9:40

Greek

καὶ ἐδεήθην τῶν μαθητῶν σου ἵνα ἐκβάλωσιν αὐτό, καὶ οὐκ ἠδυνήθησαν.

kai edeethen ton matheton soy ina ekbalosin ayto, kai oyk edynethesan.

KJV: And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

AKJV: And I sought your disciples to cast him out; and they could not.

ASV: And I besought thy disciples to cast it out; and they could not.

YLT: and I besought thy disciples that they might cast it out, and they were not able.'

Exposition: Luke 9:40 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And I besought thy disciples to cast him out; and they could not.'. 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 9:41

Greek

ἀποκριθεὶς δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς εἶπεν· Ὦ γενεὰ ἄπιστος καὶ διεστραμμένη, ἕως πότε ἔσομαι πρὸς ὑμᾶς καὶ ἀνέξομαι ὑμῶν; προσάγαγε ⸂ὧδε τὸν υἱόν σου⸃.

apokritheis de o Iesoys eipen· O genea apistos kai diestrammene, eos pote esomai pros ymas kai anexomai ymon; prosagage ode ton yion soy.

KJV: And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.

AKJV: And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring your son here.

ASV: And Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and bear with you? bring hither thy son.

YLT: And Jesus answering said, `O generation, unstedfast and perverse, till when shall I be with you, and suffer you? bring near hither thy son;'

Exposition: Luke 9:41 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.'. 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 9:42

Greek

ἔτι δὲ προσερχομένου αὐτοῦ ἔρρηξεν αὐτὸν τὸ δαιμόνιον καὶ συνεσπάραξεν· ἐπετίμησεν δὲ ὁ Ἰησοῦς τῷ πνεύματι τῷ ἀκαθάρτῳ, καὶ ἰάσατο τὸν παῖδα καὶ ἀπέδωκεν αὐτὸν τῷ πατρὶ αὐτοῦ.

eti de proserchomenoy aytoy errexen ayton to daimonion kai synesparaxen· epetimesen de o Iesoys to pneymati to akatharto, kai iasato ton paida kai apedoken ayton to patri aytoy.

KJV: And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.

AKJV: And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father. ¶

ASV: And as he was yet a coming, the demon dashed him down, and tare him grievously. But Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the boy, and gave him back to his father.

YLT: and as he is yet coming near, the demon rent him, and tore him sore, and Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the youth, and gave him back to his father.

Exposition: Luke 9:42 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And as he was yet a coming, the devil threw him down, and tare him. And Jesus rebuked the unclean spirit, and healed the child, and delivered him again to his father.'. 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 9:43

Greek

ἐξεπλήσσοντο δὲ πάντες ἐπὶ τῇ μεγαλειότητι τοῦ θεοῦ. Πάντων δὲ θαυμαζόντων ἐπὶ πᾶσιν οἷς ⸀ἐποίει εἶπεν πρὸς τοὺς μαθητὰς αὐτοῦ·

exeplessonto de pantes epi te megaleioteti toy theoy. Panton de thaymazonton epi pasin ois epoiei eipen pros toys mathetas aytoy·

KJV: And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

AKJV: And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said to his disciples,

ASV: And they were all astonished at the majesty of God. But while all were marvelling at all the things which he did, he said unto his disciples,

YLT: And they were all amazed at the greatness of God, and while all are wondering at all things that Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,

Exposition: Luke 9:43 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they were all amazed at the mighty power of God. But while they wondered every one at all things which Jesus did, he said unto his disciples,'. 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 9:44

Greek

Θέσθε ὑμεῖς εἰς τὰ ὦτα ὑμῶν τοὺς λόγους τούτους, ὁ γὰρ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου μέλλει παραδίδοσθαι εἰς χεῖρας ἀνθρώπων.

Thesthe ymeis eis ta ota ymon toys logoys toytoys, o gar yios toy anthropoy mellei paradidosthai eis cheiras anthropon.

KJV: Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

AKJV: Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.

ASV: Let these words sink into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered up into the hands of men.

YLT: `Lay ye to your ears these words, for the Son of Man is about to be delivered up to the hands of men.'

Exposition: Luke 9:44 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.'. 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 9:45

Greek

οἱ δὲ ἠγνόουν τὸ ῥῆμα τοῦτο, καὶ ἦν παρακεκαλυμμένον ἀπʼ αὐτῶν ἵνα μὴ αἴσθωνται αὐτό, καὶ ἐφοβοῦντο ἐρωτῆσαι αὐτὸν περὶ τοῦ ῥήματος τούτου.

oi de egnooyn to rema toyto, kai en parakekalymmenon ap ayton ina me aisthontai ayto, kai ephoboynto erotesai ayton peri toy rematos toytoy.

KJV: But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.

AKJV: But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying. ¶

ASV: But they understood not this saying, and it was concealed from them, that they should not perceive it; and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

YLT: And they were not knowing this saying, and it was veiled from them, that they might not perceive it, and they were afraid to ask him about this saying.

Exposition: Luke 9:45 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.'. 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 9:46

Greek

Εἰσῆλθεν δὲ διαλογισμὸς ἐν αὐτοῖς, τὸ τίς ἂν εἴη μείζων αὐτῶν.

Eiselthen de dialogismos en aytois, to tis an eie meizon ayton.

KJV: Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

AKJV: Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.

ASV: And there arose a reasoning among them, which of them was the greatest.

YLT: And there entered a reasoning among them, this, Who may be greater of them?

Exposition: Luke 9:46 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Then there arose a reasoning among them, which of them should be greatest.'. 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 9:47

Greek

ὁ δὲ Ἰησοῦς ⸀εἰδὼς τὸν διαλογισμὸν τῆς καρδίας αὐτῶν ἐπιλαβόμενος ⸀παιδίον ἔστησεν αὐτὸ παρʼ ἑαυτῷ,

o de Iesoys eidos ton dialogismon tes kardias ayton epilabomenos paidion estesen ayto par eayto,

KJV: And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

AKJV: And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by him,

ASV: But when Jesus saw the reasoning of their heart, he took a little child, and set him by his side,

YLT: and Jesus having seen the reasoning of their heart, having taken hold of a child, set him beside himself,

Exposition: Luke 9:47 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus, perceiving the thought of their heart, took a child, and set him by 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 9:48

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτοῖς· Ὃς ⸀ἂν δέξηται τοῦτο τὸ παιδίον ἐπὶ τῷ ὀνόματί μου ἐμὲ δέχεται, καὶ ὃς ⸁ἂν ἐμὲ δέξηται δέχεται τὸν ἀποστείλαντά με· ὁ γὰρ μικρότερος ἐν πᾶσιν ὑμῖν ὑπάρχων οὗτός ⸀ἐστιν μέγας.

kai eipen aytois· Os an dexetai toyto to paidion epi to onomati moy eme dechetai, kai os an eme dexetai dechetai ton aposteilanta me· o gar mikroteros en pasin ymin yparchon oytos estin megas.

KJV: And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.

AKJV: And said to them, Whoever shall receive this child in my name receives me: and whoever shall receive me receives him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great. ¶

ASV: and said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this little child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same is great.

YLT: and said to them, `Whoever may receive this child in my name, doth receive me, and whoever may receive me, doth receive Him who sent me, for he who is least among you all--he shall be great.'

Exposition: Luke 9:48 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be 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.

Luke 9:49

Greek

Ἀποκριθεὶς ⸀δὲ Ἰωάννης εἶπεν· Ἐπιστάτα, εἴδομέν τινα ⸀ἐν τῷ ὀνόματί σου ἐκβάλλοντα δαιμόνια, καὶ ⸀ἐκωλύομεν αὐτὸν ὅτι οὐκ ἀκολουθεῖ μεθʼ ἡμῶν.

Apokritheis de Ioannes eipen· Epistata, eidomen tina en to onomati soy ekballonta daimonia, kai ekolyomen ayton oti oyk akoloythei meth emon.

KJV: And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.

AKJV: And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in your name; and we forbade him, because he follows not with us.

ASV: And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out demons in thy name; and we forbade him, because he followeth not with us.

YLT: And John answering said, `Master, we saw a certain one in thy name casting forth the demons, and we forbade him, because he doth not follow with us;'

Exposition: Luke 9:49 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And John answered and said, Master, we saw one casting out devils in thy name; and we forbad him, because he followeth not with us.'. 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 9:50

Greek

⸂εἶπεν δὲ⸃ πρὸς αὐτὸν ⸀ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Μὴ κωλύετε, ὃς γὰρ οὐκ ἔστιν καθʼ ⸂ὑμῶν ὑπὲρ ὑμῶν⸃ ἐστιν.

eipen de pros ayton o Iesoys· Me kolyete, os gar oyk estin kath ymon yper ymon estin.

KJV: And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.

AKJV: And Jesus said to him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us. ¶

ASV: But Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against you is for you.

YLT: and Jesus said unto him, `Forbid not, for he who is not against us, is for us.'

Exposition: Luke 9:50 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto him, Forbid him not: for he that is not against us is for us.'. 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 9:51

Greek

Ἐγένετο δὲ ἐν τῷ συμπληροῦσθαι τὰς ἡμέρας τῆς ἀναλήμψεως αὐτοῦ καὶ αὐτὸς τὸ ⸀πρόσωπον ⸀ἐστήρισεν τοῦ πορεύεσθαι εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ,

Egeneto de en to sympleroysthai tas emeras tes analempseos aytoy kai aytos to prosopon esterisen toy poreyesthai eis Ieroysalem,

KJV: And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

AKJV: And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he steadfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

ASV: And it came to pass, when the days were well-nigh come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,

YLT: And it came to pass, in the completing of the days of his being taken up, that he fixed his face to go on to Jerusalem,

Exposition: Luke 9:51 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, when the time was come that he should be received up, he stedfastly set his face to go to Jerusalem,'. 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 9:52

Greek

καὶ ἀπέστειλεν ἀγγέλους πρὸ προσώπου αὐτοῦ. καὶ πορευθέντες εἰσῆλθον εἰς κώμην Σαμαριτῶν, ⸀ὡς ἑτοιμάσαι αὐτῷ·

kai apesteilen aggeloys pro prosopoy aytoy. kai poreythentes eiselthon eis komen Samariton, os etoimasai ayto·

KJV: And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

AKJV: And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

ASV: and sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for him.

YLT: and he sent messengers before his face, and having gone on, they went into a village of Samaritans, to make ready for him,

Exposition: Luke 9:52 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And sent messengers before his face: and they went, and entered into a village of the Samaritans, to make ready for 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 9:53

Greek

καὶ οὐκ ἐδέξαντο αὐτόν, ὅτι τὸ πρόσωπον αὐτοῦ ἦν πορευόμενον εἰς Ἰερουσαλήμ.

kai oyk edexanto ayton, oti to prosopon aytoy en poreyomenon eis Ieroysalem.

KJV: And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

AKJV: And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.

ASV: And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he were going to Jerusalem.

YLT: and they did not receive him, because his face was going on to Jerusalem.

Exposition: Luke 9:53 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.'. 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 9:54

Greek

ἰδόντες δὲ οἱ ⸀μαθηταὶ Ἰάκωβος καὶ Ἰωάννης εἶπαν· Κύριε, θέλεις εἴπωμεν πῦρ καταβῆναι ἀπὸ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ καὶ ἀναλῶσαι ⸀αὐτούς;

idontes de oi mathetai Iakobos kai Ioannes eipan· Kyrie, theleis eipomen pyr katabenai apo toy oyranoy kai analosai aytoys;

KJV: And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

AKJV: And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, will you that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?

ASV: And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we bid fire to come down from heaven, and consume them?

YLT: And his disciples James and John having seen, said, `Sir, wilt thou that we may command fire to come down from the heaven, and to consume them, as also Elijah did?'

Exposition: Luke 9:54 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And when his disciples James and John saw this, they said, Lord, wilt thou that we command fire to come down from heaven, and consume them, even as Elias did?'. 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 9:55

Greek

στραφεὶς δὲ ἐπετίμησεν ⸀αὐτοῖς.

strapheis de epetimesen aytois.

KJV: But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.

AKJV: But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, You know not what manner of spirit you are of.

ASV: But he turned, and rebuked them.

YLT: and having turned, he rebuked them, and said, `Ye have not known of what spirit ye are;

Exposition: Luke 9:55 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'But he turned, and rebuked them, and said, Ye know not what manner of spirit ye are of.'. 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 9:56

Greek

⸀καὶ ἐπορεύθησαν εἰς ἑτέραν κώμην.

kai eporeythesan eis eteran komen.

KJV: For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.

AKJV: For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village. ¶

ASV: And they went to another village.

YLT: for the Son of Man did not come to destroy men's lives, but to save;' and they went on to another village.

Exposition: Luke 9:56 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.'. 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 9:57

Greek

⸀Καὶ πορευομένων αὐτῶν ἐν τῇ ὁδῷ εἶπέν τις πρὸς αὐτόν· Ἀκολουθήσω σοι ὅπου ⸀ἐὰν ⸀ἀπέρχῃ.

Kai poreyomenon ayton en te odo eipen tis pros ayton· Akoloytheso soi opoy ean aperche.

KJV: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

AKJV: And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said to him, Lord, I will follow you wherever you go.

ASV: And as they went on the way, a certain man said unto him, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.

YLT: And it came to pass, as they are going on in the way, a certain one said unto him, `I will follow thee wherever thou mayest go, sir;'

Exposition: Luke 9:57 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And it came to pass, that, as they went in the way, a certain man said unto him, Lord, I will follow thee whithersoever thou goest.'. 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 9:58

Greek

καὶ εἶπεν αὐτῷ ὁ Ἰησοῦς· Αἱ ἀλώπεκες φωλεοὺς ἔχουσιν καὶ τὰ πετεινὰ τοῦ οὐρανοῦ κατασκηνώσεις, ὁ δὲ υἱὸς τοῦ ἀνθρώπου οὐκ ἔχει ποῦ τὴν κεφαλὴν κλίνῃ.

kai eipen ayto o Iesoys· Ai alopekes pholeoys echoysin kai ta peteina toy oyranoy kataskenoseis, o de yios toy anthropoy oyk echei poy ten kephalen kline.

KJV: And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

AKJV: And Jesus said to him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man has not where to lay his head.

ASV: And Jesus said unto him, The foxes have holes, and the birds of the heaven have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.

YLT: and Jesus said to him, `The foxes have holes, and the fowls of the heaven places of rest, but the Son of Man hath not where he may recline the head.'

Exposition: Luke 9:58 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto him, Foxes have holes, and birds of the air have nests; but the Son of man hath not where to lay his head.'. 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 9:59

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ πρὸς ἕτερον· Ἀκολούθει μοι. ὁ δὲ εἶπεν· ⸀Κύριε, ἐπίτρεψόν μοι ⸂ἀπελθόντι πρῶτον⸃ θάψαι τὸν πατέρα μου.

eipen de pros eteron· Akoloythei moi. o de eipen· Kyrie, epitrepson moi apelthonti proton thapsai ton patera moy.

KJV: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

AKJV: And he said to another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

ASV: And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.

YLT: And he said unto another, Be following me;' and he said, Sir, permit me, having gone away, first to bury my father;'

Exposition: Luke 9:59 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And he said unto another, Follow me. But he said, Lord, suffer me first to go and bury my father.'. 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 9:60

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ ⸀αὐτῷ· Ἄφες τοὺς νεκροὺς θάψαι τοὺς ἑαυτῶν νεκρούς, σὺ δὲ ἀπελθὼν διάγγελλε τὴν βασιλείαν τοῦ θεοῦ.

eipen de ayto· Aphes toys nekroys thapsai toys eayton nekroys, sy de apelthon diaggelle ten basileian toy theoy.

KJV: Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach the kingdom of God.

AKJV: Jesus said to him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go you and preach the kingdom of God.

ASV: But he said unto him, Leave the dead to bury their own dead; but go thou and publish abroad the kingdom of God.

YLT: and Jesus said to him, `Suffer the dead to bury their own dead, and thou, having gone away, publish the reign of God.'

Exposition: Luke 9:60 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'Jesus said unto him, Let the dead bury their dead: but go thou and preach 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 9:61

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ καὶ ἕτερος· Ἀκολουθήσω σοι, κύριε· πρῶτον δὲ ἐπίτρεψόν μοι ἀποτάξασθαι τοῖς εἰς τὸν οἶκόν μου.

eipen de kai eteros· Akoloytheso soi, kyrie· proton de epitrepson moi apotaxasthai tois eis ton oikon moy.

KJV: And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

AKJV: And another also said, Lord, I will follow you; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.

ASV: And another also said, I will follow thee, Lord; but first suffer me to bid farewell to them that are at my house.

YLT: And another also said, `I will follow thee, sir, but first permit me to take leave of those in my house;'

Exposition: Luke 9:61 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.'. 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 9:62

Greek

εἶπεν δὲ ⸂ὁ Ἰησοῦς⸃· Οὐδεὶς ἐπιβαλὼν τὴν ⸀χεῖρα ἐπʼ ἄροτρον καὶ βλέπων εἰς τὰ ὀπίσω εὔθετός ἐστιν ⸂τῇ βασιλείᾳ⸃ τοῦ θεοῦ.

eipen de o Iesoys· Oydeis epibalon ten cheira ep arotron kai blepon eis ta opiso eythetos estin te basileia toy theoy.

KJV: And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

AKJV: And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

ASV: But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.

YLT: and Jesus said unto him, `No one having put his hand on a plough, and looking back, is fit for the reign of God.'

Exposition: Luke 9:62 emphasizes a key movement in the chapter's argument. In KJV form, the text reads: 'And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for 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.