Luke 16:16 web — The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone…

World English Bible

"The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it."

— Luke 16:16, World English Bible

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Luke 16 — Context

13

No servant can serve two masters, for either he will hate the one, and love the other; or else he will hold to one, and despise the other. You aren't able to serve God and mammon."

14

The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, also heard all these things, and they scoffed at him.

15

He said to them, "You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.

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The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.

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But it is easier for heaven and earth to pass away, than for one tiny stroke of a pen in the law to fall.

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Everyone who divorces his wife, and marries another, commits adultery. He who marries one who is divorced from a husband commits adultery.

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"Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day.

Luke 16:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 16:16 say?
Luke 16:16 in the World English Bible reads: “The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.”
Where is Luke 16:16 in the Bible?
Luke 16:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 16, verse 16.
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 16:16.
What translation should I read Luke 16:16 in?
Luke 16:16 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 16:16?
Luke 16:16 reads (WEB): “The law and the prophets were until John. From that time the Good News of the Kingdom of God is preached, and everyone is forcing his way into it.” 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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