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Luke 6:8

What does Luke 6:8 mean?

A plain-English look at Luke 6:8 in WEB alongside six other public-domain English translations, with cross-references and chapter context.

What Luke 6:8 means

Jesus, knowing the thoughts and intentions of the scribes and Pharisees, directly addressed the man with the withered hand, commanding him to stand in the midst. The man obeyed. Jesus' awareness of their unspoken accusations demonstrates His divine insight, and His public instruction to the man forces the issue, challenging the religious leaders' silent judgment. This immediate action creates a public spectacle, drawing attention to both the man's need and the Pharisees' watchful malice.

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man that had his hand withered, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

KJV

King James Version · 1611

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man which had the withered hand, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

But he knew their thoughts; and he said to the man that had his hand withered, Rise up, and stand forth in the midst. And he arose and stood forth.

BBE

Bible in Basic English · 1949

But he had knowledge of their thoughts; and he said to the man whose hand was dead, Get up and come into the middle. And he got up and came forward.

YLT

Young's Literal Translation · 1862

And he himself had known their reasonings, and said to the man having the withered hand, `Rise, and stand in the midst;' and he having risen, stood.

DRA

Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752

But he knew their thoughts and said to the man who had the withered hand: Arise and stand forth in the midst. And rising he stood forth.

DBY

Darby Bible · 1890

But he knew their thoughts, and said to the man who had the withered hand, Get up, and stand in the midst. And having risen up he stood [there].

Context

This verse shows Jesus' divine knowledge of His opponents' hearts, directly preceding His challenge to them. By openly calling the man forward, Jesus deliberately sets the stage for a public act of healing. This action intensifies the confrontation, as Jesus consciously performs an act that He knows will provoke His accusers, asserting His authority and compassionate purpose.

v.7And the scribes and the Pharisees watched him, whether he would heal on the sabbath; that they might find how to accuse him.

v.8This passage

v.9And Jesus said unto them, I ask you, Is it lawful on the sabbath to do good, or to do harm? to save a life, or to destroy it?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Job 42:2

    I know that thou canst do all things, And that no purpose of thine can be restrained.

  • Acts 26:26

    For the king knoweth of these things, unto whom also I speak freely: for I am persuaded that none of these things is hidden from him; for this hath not been done in a corner.

  • Isaiah 42:4

    He will not fail nor be discouraged, till he have set justice in the earth; and the isles shall wait for his law.

  • 1 Chronicles 29:17

    I know also, my God, that thou triest the heart, and hast pleasure in uprightness. As for me, in the uprightness of my heart I have willingly offered all these things: and now have I seen with joy thy people, that are present here, offer willingly unto thee.

  • John 2:25

    and because he needed not that any one should bear witness concerning man; for he himself knew what was in man.

  • Philippians 1:28

    and in nothing affrighted by the adversaries: which is for them an evident token of perdition, but of your salvation, and that from God;

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