Luke 12:57 bbe — And why are you, in your hearts, unable to be judges of what is right?

Bible in Basic English

"And why are you, in your hearts, unable to be judges of what is right?"

— Luke 12:57, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 12 — Context

54

Then he said to the people, When you see a cloud coming up in the west, straight away you say, There will be rain; and so it is.

55

And when you see a south wind blowing, you say, There will be heat; and so it is.

56

O false ones! the face of the earth and the heaven is clear to you; how is it that the signs of these times are not as clear to you?

57

And why are you, in your hearts, unable to be judges of what is right?

58

For if anyone has a cause at law against you, and you are going with him before the ruler, make an attempt, on the way, to come to an agreement with him, for if you do not, he may take you before the judge and the judge will give you up to the police, and they will put you in prison.

59

I say to you, You will not come out of it till you have made payment to the very last farthing.

Luke 12:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:57 say?
Luke 12:57 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And why are you, in your hearts, unable to be judges of what is right?”
Where is Luke 12:57 in the Bible?
Luke 12:57 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 57.
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 12:57.
What translation should I read Luke 12:57 in?
Luke 12:57 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 12:57?
Luke 12:57 reads (BBE): “And why are you, in your hearts, unable to be judges of what is right?” 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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