Luke 23:31 bbe — For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will they do when it is dry?

Bible in Basic English

"For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will they do when it is dry?"

— Luke 23:31, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 23 — Context

28

But Jesus, turning to them, said, Daughters of Jerusalem, let not your weeping be for me, but for yourselves and for your children.

29

For the days are coming in which they will say, Happy are those who have had no children, whose bodies have never given birth, whose breasts have never given milk.

30

And they will say to the mountains, Come down on us, and to the hills, Be a cover over us.

31

For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will they do when it is dry?

32

And two others, evil-doers, were taken with him to be put to death.

33

And when they came to the place which is named Golgotha, they put him on the cross, and the evil-doers, one on the right side, and the other on the left.

34

And Jesus said, Father, let them have forgiveness, for they have no knowledge of what they are doing. And they made division of his clothing among them by the decision of chance.

Luke 23:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 23:31 say?
Luke 23:31 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will they do when it is dry?”
Where is Luke 23:31 in the Bible?
Luke 23:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 23, verse 31.
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 23:31.
What translation should I read Luke 23:31 in?
Luke 23:31 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 23:31?
Luke 23:31 reads (BBE): “For if they do these things when the tree is green, what will they do when it is dry?” 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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