Luke 8:18 asv — Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be t…

American Standard Version

"Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath. "

— Luke 8:18, American Standard Version

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Luke 8 — Context

15

And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.

16

And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.

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For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor anything secret, that shall not be known and come to light.

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Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath.

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And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd.

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And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.

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But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.

Luke 8:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 8:18 say?
Luke 8:18 in the American Standard Version reads: “Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath. ”
Where is Luke 8:18 in the Bible?
Luke 8:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 8, verse 18.
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 8:18.
What translation should I read Luke 8:18 in?
Luke 8:18 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 8:18?
Luke 8:18 reads (ASV): “Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath. ” 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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