Luke 6:32 web — If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

World English Bible

"If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them."

— Luke 6:32, World English Bible

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Luke 6 — Context

29

To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don't withhold your coat also.

30

Give to everyone who asks you, and don't ask him who takes away your goods to give them back again.

31

"As you would like people to do to you, do exactly so to them.

32

If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.

33

If you do good to those who do good to you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners do the same.

34

If you lend to those from whom you hope to receive, what credit is that to you? Even sinners lend to sinners, to receive back as much.

35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back; and your reward will be great, and you will be children of the Most High; for he is kind toward the unthankful and evil.

Luke 6:32 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:32 say?
Luke 6:32 in the World English Bible reads: “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.”
Where is Luke 6:32 in the Bible?
Luke 6:32 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, 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 6:32.
What translation should I read Luke 6:32 in?
Luke 6:32 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 6:32?
Luke 6:32 reads (WEB): “If you love those who love you, what credit is that to you? For even sinners love those who love them.” 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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