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Luke 9:62 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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"Jesus said to him,“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”"

— Luke 9:62, NET Bible

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Luke 9 — Context

59

Jesus said to another,“Follow me.” But he replied,“Lord, first let me go and bury my father.”

60

But Jesus said to him,“Let the dead bury their own dead, but as for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”

61

Yet another said,“I will follow you, Lord, but first let me say goodbye to my family.”

62

Jesus said to him,“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”

Luke 9:62 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:62 say?
Luke 9:62 in the NET Bible reads: “Jesus said to him,“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.””
Where is Luke 9:62 in the Bible?
Luke 9:62 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 62.
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.
What translation should I read Luke 9:62 in?
Luke 9:62 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?
Luke 9:62 reads (NET): “Jesus said to him,“No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit 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.
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