Luke 6:40 nasb — "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.

NASB

""A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher."

— Luke 6:40, NASB

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Luke 6 — Context

37

"Do not judge, and you will not be judged; and do not condemn, and you will not be condemned; pardon, and you will be pardoned.

38

"Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure--pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return."

39

And He also spoke a parable to them: "A blind man cannot guide a blind man, can he? Will they not both fall into a pit?

40

"A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher.

41

"Why do you look at the speck that is in your brother's eye, but do not notice the log that is in your own eye?

42

"Or how can you say to your brother, 'Brother, let me take out the speck that is in your eye,' when you yourself do not see the log that is in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the log out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to take out the speck that is in your brother's eye.

43

"For there is no good tree which produces bad fruit, nor, on the other hand, a bad tree which produces good fruit.

Luke 6:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:40 say?
Luke 6:40 in the NASB reads: “"A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be 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 (NASB): “"A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be 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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