Luke 10:28 bbe — And he said, You have given the right answer: do this and you will have life.

Bible in Basic English

"And he said, You have given the right answer: do this and you will have life."

— Luke 10:28, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 10 — Context

25

And a certain teacher of the law got up and put him to the test, saying, Master, what have I to do so that I may have eternal life?

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And he said to him, What does the law say, in your reading of it?

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And he, answering, said, Have love for the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind; and for your neighbour as for yourself.

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And he said, You have given the right answer: do this and you will have life.

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But he, desiring to put himself in the right, said to Jesus, And who is my neighbour?

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And Jesus, answering him, said, A certain man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he got into the hands of thieves, who took his clothing and gave him cruel blows, and when they went away, he was half dead.

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And by chance a certain priest was going down that way: and when he saw him, he went by on the other side.

Luke 10:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 10:28 say?
Luke 10:28 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And he said, You have given the right answer: do this and you will have life.”
Where is Luke 10:28 in the Bible?
Luke 10:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 10, verse 28.
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 10:28.
What translation should I read Luke 10:28 in?
Luke 10:28 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 10:28?
Luke 10:28 reads (BBE): “And he said, You have given the right answer: do this and you will have life.” 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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