Luke 10:16 cpdv — Whoever hears you, hears me. And whoever despises you, despises me. And whoever despises me, despises him who sent me.”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Whoever hears you, hears me. And whoever despises you, despises me. And whoever despises me, despises him who sent me.” "

— Luke 10:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 10 — Context

13

Woe to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles that have been wrought in you, had been wrought in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented long ago, sitting in haircloth and ashes.

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Yet truly, Tyre and Sidon will be forgiven more in the judgment than you will be.

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And as for you, Capernaum, who would be exalted even up to Heaven: you shall be submerged into Hell.

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Whoever hears you, hears me. And whoever despises you, despises me. And whoever despises me, despises him who sent me.”

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Then the seventy-two returned with gladness, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us, in your name.”

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And he said to them: “I was watching as Satan fell like lightning from heaven.

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Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and upon all the powers of the enemy, and nothing shall hurt you.

Luke 10:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:16 say?
Luke 10:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Whoever hears you, hears me. And whoever despises you, despises me. And whoever despises me, despises him who sent me.” ”
Where is Luke 10:16 in the Bible?
Luke 10:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 16.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 10:16.
What translation should I read Luke 10:16 in?
Luke 10:16 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 10:16?
Luke 10:16 reads (CPDV): “Whoever hears you, hears me. And whoever despises you, despises me. And whoever despises me, despises him who sent me.” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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