Luke 6:9
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 6
“Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?”Luke 6:9
What Does Luke 6:9 Mean?
Luke 6:9 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 6, verse 9 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 8 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Work & Rest.
Cross-References (8)
These passages are connected to Luke 6:9 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Mark 2:27“And he said unto them, The sabbath was made for man, and not man for the sabbath:”Mark 3:4“And he saith unto them, Is it lawful to do good on the sabbath days, or to do evil? to save life, or to kill? But they held their peace.”Matthew 12:12“How much then is a man better than a sheep? Wherefore it is lawful to do well on the sabbath days.”Luke 14:3“And Jesus answering spake unto the lawyers and Pharisees, saying, Is it lawful to heal on the sabbath day?”Matthew 21:24“And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.”John 7:19“Did not Moses give you the law, and yet none of you keepeth the law? Why go ye about to kill me?”1 Peter 3:11“Let him eschew evil, and do good; let him seek peace, and ensue it.”Luke 9:56“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.”
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