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NASB | Luke 6:40 "A pupil is not above his teacher; but everyone, after he has been fully trained, will be like his teacher. |
AMPLIFIED 2015 | Luke 6:40 "A student is not superior to his teacher; but everyone, after he has been completely trained, will be like his teacher. |
Bible Question:
Why does this verse come here? V. 39 seems to connect to v. 41; they are both metaphorically talking about the eyes as related to hypocrisy. v. 40, however, seems to be saying something that's not related to the topic that 39 introduces. Any explanation for this? The same thing happens in v. 43. The word "For..." makes me think that this verse is linked to the previous section but the topics don't seem to be related. Any insight into this? Thanks! |
Bible Answer: Hi nthnob... All of these verses are interrelated in how Jesus saw what the Pharisees were doing in the way they were teaching the children of Israel. They are the 'blind guides' of v 39, and in verse 40, He is admonishing His disciples to not be like them and think more of themselves then their teacher. Read in context with what Jesus was trying to get across to them, they fit together quite well. Perhaps we should think more about what God is trying to tell us, rather then focusing on, why He said what He said the way He said it. God said it just like He wanted to, so lets put our energy in understanding what that is. Hope that helps John |