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Luke 9:62-1964 bbe — But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God.

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"But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God."

— Luke 9:62-1964, Bible in Basic English

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KJV
“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. ”
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ASV
“But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. ”
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WEB
“But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God."”
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NET
“Jesus said to him,“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.””
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DRB
“Jesus said to him: No man putting his hand to the plough and looking back is fit for the kingdom of God. ”
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KJVA
“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. ”
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Luke 9 — Context

And he said to another, Come after me. But he said, Lord, let me first go and give the last honours to my father.

But he said to him, Let the dead take care of their dead; it is for you to go and give news of the kingdom of God.

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 9:62-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:62-1964 say?

Luke 9:62-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God.”

Where is Luke 9:62-1964 in the Bible?

Luke 9:62-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verses 62–1964.

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 9:62-1964.

What translation should I read Luke 9:62-1964 in?

Luke 9:62-1964 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 9:62-1964?

Luke 9:62-1964 reads (BBE): “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.

Luke 9:62-1964 bbe — But Jesus said, No man, having put his hand to the plough and looking back, is good enough for the kingdom of God.

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Luke 9 — Context

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