Luke 6:3 kjv — And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they…

King James Version

"And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;"

— Luke 6:3, King James Version

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Luke 6 — Context

1

And it came to pass on the second sabbath after the first, that he went through the corn fields; and his disciples plucked the ears of corn, and did eat, rubbing them in their hands.

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And certain of the Pharisees said unto them, Why do ye that which is not lawful to do on the sabbath days?

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And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;

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How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

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And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

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And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.

Luke 6:3 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:3 say?
Luke 6:3 in the King James Version reads: “And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;”
Where is Luke 6:3 in the Bible?
Luke 6:3 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 3.
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 6:3.
What translation should I read Luke 6:3 in?
Luke 6:3 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 6:3?
Luke 6:3 reads (KJV): “And Jesus answering them said, Have ye not read so much as this, what David did, when himself was an hungred, and they which were with him;” 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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