Luke 6:38 web — "Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you…

World English Bible

""Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you.""

— Luke 6:38, World English Bible

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Luke 6 — Context

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.

36

Therefore be merciful, even as your Father is also merciful.

37

Don't judge, and you won't be judged. Don't condemn, and you won't be condemned. Set free, and you will be set free.

38

"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."

39

He spoke a parable to them. "Can the blind guide the blind? Won't they both fall into a pit?

40

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

41

Why do you see the speck of chaff that is in your brother's eye, but don't consider the beam that is in your own eye?

Luke 6:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:38 say?
Luke 6:38 in the World English Bible reads: “"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."”
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 (WEB): “"Give, and it will be given to you: good measure, pressed down, shaken together, and running over, will be given to you. For with the same measure you measure it will be measured back to you."” 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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