Luke 6:9 nasb — And Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save a life or to destroy…

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"And Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save a life or to destroy it?""

— Luke 6:9, NASB

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Luke 6 — Context

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On another Sabbath He entered the synagogue and was teaching; and there was a man there whose right hand was withered.

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The scribes and the Pharisees were watching Him closely to see if He healed on the Sabbath, so that they might find reason to accuse Him.

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But He knew what they were thinking, and He said to the man with the withered hand, "Get up and come forward!" And he got up and came forward.

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And Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save a life or to destroy it?"

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After looking around at them all, He said to him, "Stretch out your hand!" And he did so; and his hand was restored.

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But they themselves were filled with rage, and discussed together what they might do to Jesus.

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It was at this time that He went off to the mountain to pray, and He spent the whole night in prayer to God.

Luke 6:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 6:9 say?
Luke 6:9 in the NASB reads: “And Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save a life or to destroy it?"”
Where is Luke 6:9 in the Bible?
Luke 6:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 9.
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 6:9.
What translation should I read Luke 6:9 in?
Luke 6:9 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 6:9?
Luke 6:9 reads (NASB): “And Jesus said to them, "I ask you, is it lawful to do good or to do harm on the Sabbath, to save a life or to destroy it?"” 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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