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Luke 14:34

Luke 14:35 net — It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out. The one who has ears to hear had better…

NET Bible

"It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out. The one who has ears to hear had better listen!”"

— Luke 14:35, NET Bible

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Luke 14 — Context

32

If he cannot succeed, he will send a representative while the other is still a long way off and ask for terms of peace.

33

In the same way therefore not one of you can be my disciple if he does not renounce all his own possessions.

34

“Salt is good, but if salt loses its flavor, how can its flavor be restored?

35

It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out. The one who has ears to hear had better listen!”

Luke 14:35 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:35 say?
Luke 14:35 in the NET Bible reads: “It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out. The one who has ears to hear had better listen!””
Where is Luke 14:35 in the Bible?
Luke 14:35 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 35.
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 14:35.
What translation should I read Luke 14:35 in?
Luke 14:35 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 14:35?
Luke 14:35 reads (NET): “It is of no value for the soil or for the manure pile; it is to be thrown out. The one who has ears to hear had better listen!”” 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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