Luke 10:25–28
¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
¶ And behold, a certaine Lawyer stood vp, and tempted him, saying, *Master, what shall I doe to inherite eternall life? He said vnto him,
Original 1611 marginTranslation notes and cross-references are kept distinct.
- *Cross-referenceMat. 22.35.
He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
What is written in the law? how readest thou?
And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
And he answering, said, Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soule, and with all thy strength, and with all thy minde, and thy neighbour as thy selfe.
And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
And he said vnto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt liue.
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From verse 25
- Matthew 22:34–39Rank 1 from verse 25
34¶ But when the Pharisees had heard that he had put the Sadducees to silence, they were gathered together.
35Then one of them, which was a lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
36Master, which is the great commandment in the law?
37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38This is the first and great commandment.
39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
34¶ *But when the Pharises had heard that he had put the Sadduces to silence, they were gathered together.
35Then one of them, which was a Lawyer, asked him a question, tempting him, and saying,
36Master, which is the great Commandement in the Law?
37Iesus sayd vnto him, *Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soule, and with all thy minde.
38This is the first and great Commandement.
39And the second is like vnto it, *Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe.
- Luke 18:18Rank 2 from verse 25
- Acts 16:30–31Rank 3 from verse 25
30And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I do to be saved?
31And they said, Believe on the Lord Jesus Christ, and thou shalt be saved, and thy house.
30And brought them out, and said, Sirs, what must I doe to be saued?
31And they saide, Beleeue on the Lord Iesus Christ, and thou shalt be saued, and thy house.
- Matthew 19:16–19Rank 4 from verse 25
16¶ And, behold, one came and said unto him, Good Master, what good thing shall I do, that I may have eternal life?
17And he said unto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is, God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandments.
18He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,
19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
16¶ *And behold, one came and said vnto him, Good master, what good thing shall I do, that I may haue eternall life?
17And he said vnto him, Why callest thou me good? there is none good but one, that is God: but if thou wilt enter into life, keep the commandements.
18He saith vnto him, Which? Iesus said, *Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steale, Thou shalt not beare false witnesse,
19Honour thy father and thy mother: and, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe.
- Galatians 3:18Rank 5 from verse 25
- Luke 11:45–46Rank 6 from verse 25
45¶ Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.
46And he said, Woe unto you also, ye lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
45¶ Then answered one of the Lawyers, and said vnto him, Master, thus saying, thou reprochest vs also.
46*And he said, Woe vnto you also ye lawyers: for ye lade men with burdens grieuous to be borne, and ye your selues touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.
From verse 26
- Isaiah 8:20Rank 1 from verse 26
- Romans 10:5Rank 2 from verse 26
- Galatians 3:21–22Rank 3 from verse 26
21Is the law then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had been a law given which could have given life, verily righteousness should have been by the law.
22But the scripture hath concluded all under sin, that the promise by faith of Jesus Christ might be given to them that believe.
21 Is the Lawe then against the promises of God? God forbid: for if there had beene a Lawe giuen which could haue giuen life, verily righteousnesse should haue bene by the Law.
22But the Scripture hath concluded all vnder sinne, that the promise by faith of Iesus Christ might be giuen to them that beleeue.
- Romans 3:19Rank 4 from verse 26
19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
19Now we know that what things soeuer the Law saith, it saith to them who are vnder the Law: that euery mouth may bee stopped, and all the world may become ‖guilty before God.
- Galatians 3:12–13Rank 5 from verse 26
12And the law is not of faith: but, The man that doeth them shall live in them.
13Christ hath redeemed us from the curse of the law, being made a curse for us: for it is written, Cursed is every one that hangeth on a tree:
12And the Law is not of faith: but *the man that doeth them, shall liue in them.
13Christ hath redeemed vs from the curse of the Law, being made a curse for vs: for it is written, *Cursed is euery one that hangeth on tree:
- Romans 4:14–16Rank 6 from verse 26
14For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect:
15Because the law worketh wrath: for where no law is, there is no transgression.
16Therefore it is of faith, that it might be by grace; to the end the promise might be sure to all the seed; not to that only which is of the law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham; who is the father of us all,
14For if they which are of the law be heires, faith is made voide, and the promise made of none effect.
15Because the law worketh wrath: for where no Lawe is, there is no transgression.
16Therefore it is of faith, that it might bee by grace; to the ende the promise might be sure to all the seede, not to that onely which is of the Law, but to that also which is of the faith of Abraham, who is the father of vs all,
From verse 27
- Mark 12:30–31Rank 1 from verse 27
30And thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength: this is the first commandment.
31And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.
30And thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soule, and with all thy minde, and with all thy strength: This is the first commandement.
31And the second is like, namely this, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe: there is none other commandement greater then these.
- Matthew 22:37–40Rank 2 from verse 27
37Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind.
38This is the first and great commandment.
39And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
40On these two commandments hang all the law and the prophets.
37Iesus sayd vnto him, *Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soule, and with all thy minde.
38This is the first and great Commandement.
39And the second is like vnto it, *Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe.
40On these two Commandements hang all the Law and the Prophets.
- Deuteronomy 6:5Rank 3 from verse 27
- Romans 13:9Rank 4 from verse 27
9For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.
9For this, Thou shalt not commit adulterie, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steale, Thou shalt not beare false witnesse, Thou shalt not couet: and if there be any other commandement, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt loue thy neighbour as thy selfe.
- Leviticus 19:18Rank 5 from verse 27
- Deuteronomy 30:6Rank 6 from verse 27
6And the Lord thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to love the Lord thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soul, that thou mayest live.
6And the LORD thy God will circumcise thine heart, and the heart of thy seed, to loue the LORD thy God with all thine heart, and with all thy soule, that thou mayest liue.
- Deuteronomy 10:12Rank 8 from verse 27
12¶ And now, Israel, what doth the Lord thy God require of thee, but to fear the Lord thy God, to walk in all his ways, and to love him, and to serve the Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul,
12¶ And now Israel, what doeth the LORD thy God require of thee, but to feare the LORD thy God, to walke in all his waies, and to loue him, and to serue the LORD thy God, with all thy heart, and with all thy soule,
- Mark 12:33–34Rank 9 from verse 27
33And to love him with all the heart, and with all the understanding, and with all the soul, and with all the strength, and to love his neighbour as himself, is more than all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
34And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
33And to loue him with all the heart, and with all the vnderstanding, and with all the soule, and with all the strength, and to loue his neighbour as himselfe, is more then all whole burnt offerings and sacrifices.
34And when Iesus saw that he answered discreetly, hee saide vnto him, Thou art not far from the kingdome of God. And no man after that durst aske him any question.
- 1 John 3:18Rank 10 from verse 27
- Galatians 5:13Rank 11 from verse 27
- Hebrews 8:10Rank 12 from verse 27
10For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind, and write them in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shall be to me a people:
10For this is the Couenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those dayes, saith the Lord: *I wil †put my Lawes into their minde, and write them ‖in their hearts: and I will be to them a God, and they shalbe to me a people.
- Matthew 19:19Rank 13 from verse 27
From verse 28
- Ezekiel 20:11Rank 1 from verse 28
- Leviticus 18:5Rank 2 from verse 28
- Matthew 19:17Rank 3 from verse 28
- Nehemiah 9:29Rank 4 from verse 28
29And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them again unto thy law: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not unto thy commandments, but sinned against thy judgments, (which if a man do, he shall live in them;) and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their neck, and would not hear.
29And testifiedst against them, that thou mightest bring them againe vnto thy lawe: yet they dealt proudly, and hearkened not vnto thy commaundements, but sinned against thy iudgements, (which if a man doe, he shal liue in them) †and withdrew the shoulder, and hardened their necke, and would not heare.
- Ezekiel 20:13Rank 5 from verse 28
13But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wilderness: they walked not in my statutes, and they despised my judgments, which if a man do, he shall even live in them; and my sabbaths they greatly polluted: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them in the wilderness, to consume them.
13**But the house of Israel rebelled against me in the wildernesse: they walked not in my statutes, and they despised my iudgements, which if a man doe, hee shall euen liue in them, and my sabbaths they greatly polluted: then I said I would powre out my furie vpon them in the wildernesse, to consume them:
- Ezekiel 20:21Rank 6 from verse 28
21Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked not in my statutes, neither kept my judgments to do them, which if a man do, he shall even live in them; they polluted my sabbaths: then I said, I would pour out my fury upon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the wilderness.
21Notwithstanding the children rebelled against me: they walked not in my statutes, neither kept my iudgements to doe them, which if a man doe, hee shall euen liue in them; they polluted my Sabbaths: then I said I would powre out my furie vpon them, to accomplish my anger against them in the wildernesse.
- Galatians 3:12Rank 7 from verse 28
- Romans 3:19Rank 9 from verse 28
19Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God.
19Now we know that what things soeuer the Law saith, it saith to them who are vnder the Law: that euery mouth may bee stopped, and all the world may become ‖guilty before God.
- Romans 10:4Rank 10 from verse 28
- Mark 12:34Rank 11 from verse 28
34And when Jesus saw that he answered discreetly, he said unto him, Thou art not far from the kingdom of God. And no man after that durst ask him any question.
34And when Iesus saw that he answered discreetly, hee saide vnto him, Thou art not far from the kingdome of God. And no man after that durst aske him any question.
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Luke 10:25
1. Used as an attention word or command directing someone to look at or take notice of the person, thing, statement, or event presented: look; see; take notice. 2. As a verb, to look upon, see, observe, or witness.
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1. A particular person, thing, place, time, amount, or number not named or not further specified; also some members or portion of a group. 2. Sure, settled, true, reliable, or known beyond doubt.
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One learned in the law.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of tempt. Sense 1: To try, test, put to the test. Sense 2: To entice toward evil.
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One possessing authority, ownership, command, supervision, or superior skill: an owner, employer, household head, teacher, leader, ship commander, or lord.
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An auxiliary verb expressing future action, intention, promise, command, requirement, or determination.
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To receive or possess as one's portion or inheritance.
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The state of living; the period or manner of one's existence.
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Luke 10:26
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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Past-tense or past-participial form of write (to set down, record, or communicate in letters or writing).
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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.
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Sense 1: An authoritative rule, command, ordinance, instruction, standard, or body of requirements. Sense 2: The writings containing such instruction. Sense 3: A governing principle, power, regular order, or civil rule. Sense 4: In family compounds, relationship by marriage.
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Second-person singular present form of read, meaning to perceive and understand written words, whether silently or by uttering them aloud.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Luke 10:27
Present-participial or verbal-noun form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
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Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: Affection, attachment, delight, goodwill, commitment, or devotion. Sense 2: To regard with affection or devotion. Sense 3: A beloved person.
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1. A title of God or Jesus Christ acknowledging authority and rule. 2. A respectful title or address for one in authority.
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The one true God.
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Sense 1: The bodily organ. Sense 2: The inward person: the mind, will, affections, conscience, or moral character.
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Sense 1: A living person or creature; a life or self. Sense 2: The inward self distinguished from the body. Sense 3: The seat of desire or appetite.
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Power, might, force, ability, firmness, courage, capacity, support, defence, resources, or that by which a person or thing is enabled to stand, act, endure, overcome, or accomplish a work.
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Sense 1: The inward faculty and activity of understanding, thought, memory, attention, judgment, intention, purpose, desire, disposition, resolve, or consent; what one thinks, wills, regards, or sets attention upon. Sense 2: To mind is to attend to, regard, remember, purpose, or be disposed toward something.
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Luke 10:28
Spoke, declared, reported, commanded, or expressed in words.
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The singular second-person subject pronoun, meaning you when directly addressing one person, being, or individually treated addressee.
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Sense 1: Have: possess, hold, receive, or experience. Sense 2: Used as an auxiliary verb.
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Past-tense, participial, or adjectival form of answer, meaning to reply, respond, or give account.
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1. Correct, just, upright, proper, lawful, fitting, true, or due; also a rightful claim or authority. 2. The direction or side opposite the left. 3. Straight, favourable, skilful, or approved. 4. Very, quite, or fully.
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Sense 1: As a verb, to have or continue in life; to remain alive, be restored to life, or not die. Sense 2: To dwell, abide, or continue in a place, state, relation, or manner of life. Sense 3: To subsist or be sustained by or upon what is named. Sense 4: As an adjective, alive rather than dead; or containing fire and not extinguished.
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24For I tell you, that many prophets and kings have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.
24For I tell you, that many Prophets, and kings haue desired to see those things which yee see, and haue not seene them: & to heare those things which yee heare, and haue not heard them.
25¶ And, behold, a certain lawyer stood up, and tempted him, saying, Master, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?
25¶ And behold, a certaine Lawyer stood vp, and tempted him, saying, *Master, what shall I doe to inherite eternall life? He said vnto him,
Selected passage26He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou?
26What is written in the law? how readest thou?
Selected passage27And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.
27And he answering, said, Thou shalt loue the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soule, and with all thy strength, and with all thy minde, and thy neighbour as thy selfe.
Selected passage28And he said unto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt live.
28And he said vnto him, Thou hast answered right: this do, and thou shalt liue.
Selected passage29But he, willing to justify himself, said unto Jesus, And who is my neighbour?
29But he willing to iustifie himselfe, said vnto Iesus, And who is my neighbour?