Luke 6:48
What does Luke 6:48 mean?
A plain-English look at Luke 6:48 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.
What Luke 6:48 means
Jesus described the wise builder as one who digs deep and lays his foundation upon solid rock. When a flood came and the stream broke against that house, it could not shake it because it was well built. This illustrates a disciple who not only hears Jesus' words but actively and diligently puts them into practice, creating a deep and stable spiritual foundation. Such a life, grounded in obedience, can withstand the inevitable storms and trials of life, demonstrating the resilience and security that comes from truly living out Christ's teachings.
Parallel translations
WEB
World English Bible · 2000he is like a man building a house, who digged and went deep, and laid a foundation upon the rock: and when a flood arose, the stream brake against that house, and could not shake it: because it had been well builded.
KJV
King James Version · 1611He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.
ASV
American Standard Version · 1901he is like a man building a house, who digged and went deep, and laid a foundation upon the rock: and when a flood arose, the stream brake against that house, and could not shake it: because it had been well builded.
BBE
Bible in Basic English · 1949He is like a man building a house, who went deep and put the base of it on a rock; and when the water came up and the river was driving against that house, it was not moved, because the building was good.
YLT
Young's Literal Translation · 1862he is like to a man building a house, who did dig, and deepen, and laid a foundation upon the rock, and a flood having come, the stream broke forth on that house, and was not able to shake it, for it had been founded upon the rock.
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752He is like to a man building a house, who digged deep and laid the foundation upon a rock. And when a flood came, the stream beat vehemently upon that house: and it could not shake it: for it was founded on a rock.
DBY
Darby Bible · 1890He is like a man building a house, who dug and went deep, and laid a foundation on the rock; but a great rain coming, the stream broke upon that house, and could not shake it, for it had been founded on the rock.
Context
This verse presents the first part of the parable, describing the wise builder who establishes a secure foundation. It illustrates the positive outcome of active obedience to Jesus' words, especially in the face of life's challenges. This stands in direct contrast to the next verse, which will detail the consequences of a superficial approach to His teachings, highlighting the importance of deep, practical commitment.
v.47Every one that cometh unto me, and heareth my words, and doeth them, I will show you to whom he is like:
v.48This passage
v.49But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that built a house upon the earth without a foundation; against which the stream brake, and straightway it fell in; and the ruin of that house was great.
Cross references
Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Deuteronomy 32:31
For their rock is not as our Rock, Even our enemies themselves being judges.
- Revelation 6:14
And the heaven was removed as a scroll when it is rolled up; and every mountain and island were moved out of their places.
- 1 Peter 2:4
unto whom coming, a living stone, rejected indeed of men, but with God elect, precious,
- 2 Timothy 2:19
Howbeit the firm foundation of God standeth, having this seal, The Lord knoweth them that are his: and, Let every one that nameth the name of the Lord depart from unrighteousness.
- 1 Samuel 2:2
There is none holy as Jehovah; For there is none besides thee, Neither is there any rock like our God.
- Romans 8:35
Who shall separate us from the love of Christ? shall tribulation, or anguish, or persecution, or famine, or nakedness, or peril, or sword?
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