Luke 14:5 cpdv — And responding to them, he said, “Which of you will have a donkey or an ox fall into a pit, and will not promptly pull…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And responding to them, he said, “Which of you will have a donkey or an ox fall into a pit, and will not promptly pull him out, on the day of the Sabbath?” "

— Luke 14:5, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 14 — Context

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And behold, a certain man before him was afflicted with edema.

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And responding, Jesus spoke to the experts in the law and to the Pharisees, saying, “Is it lawful to cure on the Sabbath?”

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But they kept silent. Yet truly, taking hold of him, he healed him and sent him away.

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And responding to them, he said, “Which of you will have a donkey or an ox fall into a pit, and will not promptly pull him out, on the day of the Sabbath?”

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And they were unable to respond to him about these things.

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Then he also told a parable, to those who were invited, noticing how they chose the first seats at the table, saying to them:

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“When you are invited to a wedding, do not sit down in the first place, lest perhaps someone more honored than yourself may have been invited by him.

Luke 14:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 14:5 say?
Luke 14:5 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And responding to them, he said, “Which of you will have a donkey or an ox fall into a pit, and will not promptly pull him out, on the day of the Sabbath?” ”
Where is Luke 14:5 in the Bible?
Luke 14:5 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 14, verse 5.
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 14:5.
What translation should I read Luke 14:5 in?
Luke 14:5 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 14:5?
Luke 14:5 reads (CPDV): “And responding to them, he said, “Which of you will have a donkey or an ox fall into a pit, and will not promptly pull him out, on the day of the Sabbath?” ” 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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