Luke 12:57 kjv — Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

King James Version

"Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?"

— Luke 12:57, King James Version

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Luke 12 — Context

54

And he said also to the people, When ye see a cloud rise out of the west, straightway ye say, There cometh a shower; and so it is.

55

And when ye see the south wind blow, ye say, There will be heat; and it cometh to pass.

56

Ye hypocrites, ye can discern the face of the sky and of the earth; but how is it that ye do not discern this time?

57

Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not what is right?

58

When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.

59

I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.

Luke 12:57 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 12:57 say?
Luke 12:57 in the King James Version reads: “Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not 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 (KJV): “Yea, and why even of yourselves judge ye not 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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