Luke 9:61

Luke 9:62 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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"But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.""

— Luke 9:62, World English Bible

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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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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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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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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

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

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

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

But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking 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 World English Bible reads: “But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking 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 (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."” 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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