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

King James Version

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

— Luke 8:18, King James Version

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Luke 8 — Context

15

But that on the good ground are they, which in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, keep it, and bring forth fruit with patience.

16

No man, when he hath lighted a candle, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but setteth it on a candlestick, that they which enter in may see the light.

17

For nothing is secret, that shall not be made manifest; neither any thing hid, that shall not be known and come abroad.

18

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

19

Then came to him his mother and his brethren, and could not come at him for the press.

20

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

21

And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which 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 King James 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 even that which he seemeth to have.”
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 (KJV): “Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.” 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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