Luke 6:8 net — But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand,“Get up and stand here.” So he rose and stood…

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"But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand,“Get up and stand here.” So he rose and stood there."

— Luke 6:8, NET Bible

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Luke 6 — Context

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Then he said to them,“The Son of Man is lord of the Sabbath.”

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Healing a Withered Hand On another Sabbath, Jesus entered the synagogue and was teaching. Now a man was there whose right hand was withered.

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The experts in the law and the Pharisees watched Jesus closely to see if he would heal on the Sabbath, so that they could find a reason to accuse him.

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But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand,“Get up and stand here.” So he rose and stood there.

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Then Jesus said to them,“I ask you, is it lawful to do good on the Sabbath or to do evil, to save a life or to destroy it?”

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After looking around at them all, he said to the man,“Stretch out your hand.” The man did so, and his hand was restored.

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But they were filled with mindless rage and began debating with one another what they would do to Jesus.

Luke 6:8 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:8 say?
Luke 6:8 in the NET Bible reads: “But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand,“Get up and stand here.” So he rose and stood there.”
Where is Luke 6:8 in the Bible?
Luke 6:8 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 8.
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 6:8.
What translation should I read Luke 6:8 in?
Luke 6:8 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 6:8?
Luke 6:8 reads (NET): “But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand,“Get up and stand here.” So he rose and stood there.” 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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