Luke 9:61-1964 bbe — And another man said, I will come with you, Lord, but first let me say a last good-day to those who are at my house. Bu…

Luke 9:61-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And another man said, I will come with you, Lord, but first let me say a last good-day to those who are at my house. But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God.”

Luke 9:61-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verses 61–1964.

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

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.

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 9:61-1964.

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Luke 9:61-1964 reads (BBE): “And another man said, I will come with you, Lord, but first let me say a last good-day to those who are at my house. But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God.” 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.