Luke 6:7 kjv — And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation…

King James Version

"And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him."

— Luke 6:7, King James Version

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Luke 6 — Context

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How he went into the house of God, and did take and eat the shewbread, and gave also to them that were with him; which it is not lawful to eat but for the priests alone?

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And he said unto them, That the Son of man is Lord also of the sabbath.

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And it came to pass also on another sabbath, that he entered into the synagogue and taught: and there was a man whose right hand was withered.

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And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.

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But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

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Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?

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And looking round about upon them all, he said unto the man, Stretch forth thy hand. And he did so: and his hand was restored whole as the other.

Luke 6:7 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:7 say?
Luke 6:7 in the King James Version reads: “And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.”
Where is Luke 6:7 in the Bible?
Luke 6:7 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 7.
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 6:7.
What translation should I read Luke 6:7 in?
Luke 6:7 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 6:7?
Luke 6:7 reads (KJV): “And the scribes and Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath day; that they might find an accusation against him.” 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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