Luke 6:39 Parallel Translations

Jesus also gave them this illustration: "Can one blind person lead another? Won't both fall into the same pit?(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

ASV:

And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?

BBE:

And he gave them teaching in the form of a story, saying, Is it possible for one blind man to be guide to another? will they not go falling together into a hole?

DBY:

And he spoke also a parable to them: Can a blind man lead a blind man? shall not both fall into the ditch?

ERV:

And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?

WEY:

He also spoke to them in figurative language. "Can a blind man lead a blind man?" He asked; "would not both fall into the ditch?

WBS:

And he spoke a parable to them; Can the blind lead the blind? will they not both fall into the ditch?

WEB:

He spoke a parable to them. "Can the blind guide the blind? Won't they both fall into a pit?

YLT:

And he spake a simile to them, 'Is blind able to lead blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?

Luke 6:39 Cross References

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Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

6:39 {7} And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?
(7) Unskillful reprehenders hurt both themselves and others: for as the teacher is, so is the student.

PNT:

6:39 Can the blind lead the blind? See notes on Mt 15:14.

WES:

6:39 He spake a parable - Our Lord sometimes used parables when he knew plain and open declarations would too much inflame the passions of his hearers. It is for this reason he uses this parable, Can the blind lead the blind? - Can the scribes teach this way, which they know not themselves? Will not they and their scholars perish together? Can they make their disciples any better than themselves? But as for those who will be my disciples, they shall be all taught of God; who will enable them to come to the measure of the stature of the fulness of their Master. Be not ye like their disciples, censuring others, and not amending yourselves. Mt 15:14.

MHC:

6:37-49 All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.

CONC:

Able Blind Ditch Fall Falling Figurative Form Guide Hole Language Lead Parable Pit Possible Saying Simile Spake Spoke Story Teaching Won't

Bestowed Blind Ditch Fall Falling Form Full Gifts Guide Lead Measure Parable Pit Possible Pour Pressed Running Shaken Story Teaching Together Use Won't

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