Luke 5:32 web — I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

World English Bible

"I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.""

— Luke 5:32, World English Bible

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Luke 5 — Context

29

Levi made a great feast for him in his house. There was a great crowd of tax collectors and others who were reclining with them.

30

Their scribes and the Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, "Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?"

31

Jesus answered them, "Those who are healthy have no need for a physician, but those who are sick do.

32

I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."

33

They said to him, "Why do John's disciples often fast and pray, likewise also the disciples of the Pharisees, but yours eat and drink?"

34

He said to them, "Can you make the friends of the bridegroom fast, while the bridegroom is with them?

35

But the days will come when the bridegroom will be taken away from them. Then they will fast in those days."

Luke 5:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 5:32 say?
Luke 5:32 in the World English Bible reads: “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."”
Where is Luke 5:32 in the Bible?
Luke 5:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 32.
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 5:32.
What translation should I read Luke 5:32 in?
Luke 5:32 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 5:32?
Luke 5:32 reads (WEB): “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."” 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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