Luke 6:38 net — Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into you…

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"Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive.”"

— Luke 6:38, NET Bible

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Luke 6 — Context

35

But love your enemies, and do good, and lend, expecting nothing back. Then your reward will be great, and you will be sons of the Most High, because he is kind to ungrateful and evil people.

36

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

37

Do Not Judge Others“Do not judge, and you will not be judged; do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; forgive, and you will be forgiven.

38

Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive.”

39

He also told them a parable:“Someone who is blind cannot lead another who is blind, can he? Won’t they both fall into a pit?

40

A disciple is not greater than his teacher, but everyone when fully trained will be like his teacher.

41

Why do you see the speck in your brother’s eye, but fail to see the beam of wood in your own?

Luke 6:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:38 say?
Luke 6:38 in the NET Bible reads: “Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive.””
Where is Luke 6:38 in the Bible?
Luke 6:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 38.
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 6:38.
What translation should I read Luke 6:38 in?
Luke 6:38 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 6:38?
Luke 6:38 reads (NET): “Give, and it will be given to you: A good measure, pressed down, shaken together, running over, will be poured into your lap. For the measure you use will be the measure you receive.”” 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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