Luke 6:39-42

“And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye.”

"And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master. And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother’s eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beholdest not the beam that is in thine own eye? Thou hypocrite, cast out first the beam out of thine own eye, and then shalt thou see clearly to pull out the mote that is in thy brother’s eye." - Luke 6:39-42
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What does Luke 6:39-42 mean?

In Luke 6:39-42, Jesus speaks to his disciples about the importance of self-reflection and the consequences of being hypocritical and judgmental towards others. The passage reads: "And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the…

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Seeing Clearly: The Call to Self-Examination

In Luke 6:39-42, we encounter a profound parable spoken by Jesus that reveals the need for self-examination before attempting to correct others. The familiar words of the King James Version say, "And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both…

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A Prayer for True Sight and Compassion

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts humbly seeking Your wisdom and guidance as we reflect on the profound message contained in Your words in Luke 6:39-42. Lord, we acknowledge the truth within the parable that our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ shared: "Can the…

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Luke 6:39-42 - "He also told them this parable: “Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit? The student is not above the teacher, but everyone who is fully trained will be like their teacher. Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? How can you say to your brother, ‘Brother, let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when you yourself fail to see the plank in your own eye? You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye."
Luke 6:39 - "And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?"
Exodus 39:42 - "According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work."
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Luke 1:39 - 45
"And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?" - Luke 6:39
Luke 24:42 - "And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb."
Genesis 39:6-12
Luke 20:39 - "¶ Then certain of the scribes answering said, Master, thou hast well said."
Luke 2:42 - "And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast."
Mark 6:42 - "And they did all eat, and were filled."
"According to all that the LORD commanded Moses, so the children of Israel made all the work." - Exodus 39:42
Luke 1:39 - "And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;"
Luke 18:42 - "And Jesus said unto him, Receive thy sight: thy faith hath saved thee."
Luke 22:42 - "Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: nevertheless not my will, but thine, be done."
Luke 23:42 - "And he said unto Jesus, Lord, remember me when thou comest into thy kingdom."
1 Chronicles 6:42 - "The son of Ethan, the son of Zimmah, the son of Shimei,"
Job 42:6 - "Wherefore I abhor myself, and repent in dust and ashes."
Luke 19:39 - "And some of the Pharisees from among the multitude said unto him, Master, rebuke thy disciples."
Luke 10:42 - "But one thing is needful: and Mary hath chosen that good part, which shall not be taken away from her."
"And they gave him a piece of a broiled fish, and of an honeycomb." - Luke 24:42
Luke 5:39 - "No man also having drunk old wine straightway desireth new: for he saith, The old is better."