Luke 6:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:42 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Either how canst thou say to thy brother, Brother, let me pull out the mote that is in thine eye, when thou thyself beho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:42 — KJV
“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 6:42 (KJV)
Luke 6:42 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 6:42
“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 6:42: brother, mote, thine
“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 6:42: how, say, brother
“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 6:42: brother, mote, thine
“And if thy brother be not nigh unto thee, or if thou know him not, then thou shalt bring it unto thine own house, and it shall be with thee until thy brother seek after it, and thou shalt restore it to him again.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:42: brother, thine, own
“Then David said unto the messenger, Thus shalt thou say unto Joab, Let not this thing displease thee, for the sword devoureth one as well as another: make thy battle more strong against the city, and overthrow it: and encourage thou him. displease...: Heb. be evil in thine eyes one...: Heb. so and such”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:42: say, let, thine
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