Luke 9:58 cpdv — Jesus said to him: “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests. But the Son of man has nowhere to lay his hea…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Jesus said to him: “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests. But the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.” "

— Luke 9:58, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 9 — Context

55

And turning, he rebuked them, saying: “Do you not know of whose spirit you are?

56

The Son of man came, not to destroy lives, but to save them.” And they went into another town.

57

And it happened that, as they were walking along the way, someone said to him, “I will follow you, wherever you will go.”

58

Jesus said to him: “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests. But the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.”

59

Then he said to another, “Follow me.” But he said, “Lord, permit me first to go and bury my father.”

60

And Jesus said to him: “Let the dead bury their dead. But you go and announce the kingdom of God.”

61

And another said: “I will follow you, Lord. But permit me first to explain this to those of my house.”

Luke 9:58 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:58 say?
Luke 9:58 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Jesus said to him: “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests. But the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.” ”
Where is Luke 9:58 in the Bible?
Luke 9:58 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 58.
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 9:58.
What translation should I read Luke 9:58 in?
Luke 9:58 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 9:58?
Luke 9:58 reads (CPDV): “Jesus said to him: “Foxes have dens, and the birds of the air have nests. But the Son of man has nowhere to lay his head.” ” 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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