Luke 6:47 bbe — Everyone who comes to me and gives ear to my words and does them, I will make clear to you what he is like:

Bible in Basic English

"Everyone who comes to me and gives ear to my words and does them, I will make clear to you what he is like:"

— Luke 6:47, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 6 — Context

44

For every tree is judged by its fruit. Men do not get figs from thorns, or grapes from blackberry plants.

45

The good man, out of the good store of his heart, gives good things; and the evil man, out of his evil store, gives evil: for out of the full store of the heart come the words of the mouth.

46

Why do you say to me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

47

Everyone who comes to me and gives ear to my words and does them, I will make clear to you what he is like:

48

He is like a man building a house, who went deep and put the base of it on a rock; and when the water came up and the river was driving against that house, it was not moved, because the building was good.

49

But he who gives hearing, without doing, is like a man building a house on the earth without a base for it; and when the force of the river came against it, straight away it came down; and the destruction of that house was great.

Luke 6:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:47 say?
Luke 6:47 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “Everyone who comes to me and gives ear to my words and does them, I will make clear to you what he is like:”
Where is Luke 6:47 in the Bible?
Luke 6:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 47.
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 6:47.
What translation should I read Luke 6:47 in?
Luke 6:47 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 6:47?
Luke 6:47 reads (BBE): “Everyone who comes to me and gives ear to my words and does them, I will make clear to you what he is like:” 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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