Luke 9:58 web — Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay h…

World English Bible

"Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head.""

— Luke 9:58, World English Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

55

But he turned and rebuked them, "You don't know of what kind of spirit you are.

56

For the Son of Man didn't come to destroy men's lives, but to save them." They went to another village.

57

As they went on the way, a certain man said to him, "I want to follow you wherever you go, Lord."

58

Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place to lay his head."

59

He said to another, "Follow me!" But he said, "Lord, allow me first to go and bury my father."

60

But Jesus said to him, "Leave the dead to bury their own dead, but you go and announce the Kingdom of God."

61

Another also said, "I want to follow you, Lord, but first allow me to say good-bye to those who are at my house."

Luke 9:58 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Luke 9:58 say?
Luke 9:58 in the World English Bible reads: “Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place 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 (WEB): “Jesus said to him, "The foxes have holes, and the birds of the sky have nests, but the Son of Man has no place 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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