Luke 17:6 nasb — And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be plan…

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"And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be planted in the sea'; and it would obey you."

— Luke 17:6, NASB

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Luke 17 — Context

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"Be on your guard! If your brother sins, rebuke him; and if he repents, forgive him.

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"And if he sins against you seven times a day, and returns to you seven times, saying, 'I repent,' forgive him."

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The apostles said to the Lord, "Increase our faith!"

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And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be planted in the sea'; and it would obey you.

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"Which of you, having a slave plowing or tending sheep, will say to him when he has come in from the field, 'Come immediately and sit down to eat'?

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"But will he not say to him, 'Prepare something for me to eat, and properly clothe yourself and serve me while I eat and drink; and afterward you may eat and drink'?

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"He does not thank the slave because he did the things which were commanded, does he?

Luke 17:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 17:6 say?
Luke 17:6 in the NASB reads: “And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be planted in the sea'; and it would obey you.”
Where is Luke 17:6 in the Bible?
Luke 17:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 17, verse 6.
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 17:6.
What translation should I read Luke 17:6 in?
Luke 17:6 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 17:6?
Luke 17:6 reads (NASB): “And the Lord said, "If you had faith like a mustard seed, you would say to this mulberry tree, 'Be uprooted and be planted in the sea'; and it would obey you.” 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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