Luke 6:39 akjv — And he spoke a parable to them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

American King James Version

" And he spoke a parable to them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? "

— Luke 6:39, American King James Version

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Luke 6 — Context

36

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

37

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

38

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

39

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

40

The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

41

And why behold you the mote that is in your brother’s eye, but perceive not the beam that is in your own eye?

42

Either how can you say to your brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in your eye, when you yourself behold not the beam that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of your own eye, and then shall you see clearly to pull out the mote that is in your brother’s eye.

Luke 6:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:39 say?
Luke 6:39 in the American King James Version reads: “ And he spoke a parable to them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? ”
Where is Luke 6:39 in the Bible?
Luke 6:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 39.
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 6:39.
What translation should I read Luke 6:39 in?
Luke 6:39 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 6:39?
Luke 6:39 reads (AKJV): “ And he spoke a parable to them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? ” 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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