Luke 6:36 kjv — Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

King James Version

"Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful."

— Luke 6:36, King James Version

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Luke 6 — Context

33

And if ye do good to them which do good to you, what thank have ye? for sinners also do even the same.

34

And if ye lend to them of whom ye hope to receive, what thank have ye? for sinners also lend to sinners, to receive as much again.

35

But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil.

36

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

37

Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven:

38

Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again.

39

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

Luke 6:36 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:36 say?
Luke 6:36 in the King James Version reads: “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.”
Where is Luke 6:36 in the Bible?
Luke 6:36 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 36.
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 6:36.
What translation should I read Luke 6:36 in?
Luke 6:36 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 6:36?
Luke 6:36 reads (KJV): “Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.” 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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