Luke 6:41
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:41 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:41 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:41 — KJV
“And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but perceivest not the beam that is in thine own eye?”
— Luke 6:41 (KJV)
Luke 6:41 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 6:41
“And why beholdest thou the mote that is in thy brother's eye, but considerest not the beam that is in thine own eye?”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:41: why, beholdest, mote
“Or how wilt thou say to thy brother, Let me pull out the mote out of thine eye; and, behold, a beam is in thine own eye?”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:41: mote, brother, eye
“Thou hypocrite, first cast out the beam out of thine own eye; and then shalt thou see clearly to cast out the mote out of thy brother's eye.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:41: mote, brother, eye
“And Eliab his eldest brother heard when he spake unto the men; and Eliab's anger was kindled against David, and he said, Why camest thou down hither? and with whom hast thou left those few sheep in the wilderness? I know thy pride, and the naughtiness of thine heart; for thou art come down that thou mightest see the battle.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:41: why, brother, thine
“And David said unto Achish, If I have now found grace in thine eyes, let them give me a place in some town in the country, that I may dwell there: for why should thy servant dwell in the royal city with thee?”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:41: why, eye, thine
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