Luke 6:40 cpdv — The disciple is not above his teacher. But each one will be perfected, if he is like his teacher.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"The disciple is not above his teacher. But each one will be perfected, if he is like his teacher. "

— Luke 6:40, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 6 — Context

37

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 and shaken together and overflowing, they will place upon your lap. Certainly, the same measure that you use to measure out, will be used to measure back to you again.”

39

Now he told them another comparison: “How can the blind lead the blind? Would they not both fall into a pit?

40

The disciple is not above his teacher. But each one will be perfected, if he is like his teacher.

41

And why do you see the straw that is in your brother’s eye, while the log that is in your own eye, you do not consider?

42

Or how can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, allow me to remove the straw from your eye,’ while you yourself do not see the log in your own eye? Hypocrite, first remove the log from your own eye, and then will you see clearly, so that you may lead out the straw from your brother’s eye.

43

For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor does an evil tree produce good fruit.

Luke 6:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:40 say?
Luke 6:40 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “The disciple is not above his teacher. But each one will be perfected, if he is like his teacher. ”
Where is Luke 6:40 in the Bible?
Luke 6:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 40.
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 6:40.
What translation should I read Luke 6:40 in?
Luke 6:40 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 6:40?
Luke 6:40 reads (CPDV): “The disciple is not above his teacher. But each one will be perfected, if he is like his teacher. ” 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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