Luke 8:18 cpdv — Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” "

— Luke 8:18, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 8 — Context

15

But those which were on good soil are those who, upon hearing the word with a good and noble heart, retain it, and they bring forth fruit in patience.

16

Now no one, lighting a candle, covers it with a container, or sets it under a bed. Instead, he places it on a lampstand, so that those who enter may see the light.

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For there is nothing secret, which will not be made clear, nor is there anything hidden, which will not be known and be brought into plain sight.

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Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.”

19

Then his mother and brothers came to him; but they were not able to go to him because of the crowd.

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And it was reported to him, “Your mother and your brothers are standing outside, wanting to see you.”

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And in response, he said to them, “My mother and my brothers are those who 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 Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” ”
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 (CPDV): “Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from 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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