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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: Greetings Nthnobdvs! Luke 6:40 "There is no disciple who is superior to his teacher; but every one whose instruction is complete will be like his teacher." (1912 Weymouth New Testament) Related verses: Matthew 10:24; John 13:16; 15:20 Commentary: "6:39,40 Make sure you're following the right teachers and leaders, because you will go no farther than they do. Look for leaders who will show you more about faith and whose guidance you can trust." (1) See also: Matthew 23:15 "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves." (NASB) John 3:2 "this man came to Jesus by night and said to Him, "Rabbi, we know that You have come from God as a teacher; for no one can do these signs that You do unless God is with him." (NASB) John 13:13 "You call Me Teacher and Lord; and you are right, for so I am." (NASB) If you read Luke 6:40 with the context of the above verses in mind, then you understand that Jesus was speaking not only to the disciples, but also about the Pharisees, you could only lead the people so far. The teaching of Jesus was different than that of the Pharisees, who were "blind" (v. 39) spiritually, and attempted to justify their own sin (Luke 16:15). Therefore, in order for the Pharisees to be effective as teachers, they would have to remove the "beam" out of their own eyes (v. 40, i.e. their sin) before they counsel the people. But Jesus, bringing a greater Word than that of the Pharisees, offers this verse as assurance that we will be like Jesus if we follow Him in spirit and in truth. Blessings to you, Makarios (1) pg. 1692, Life Application Study Bible, New Living Translation, copyright 2004 Tyndale House Publishers, Inc. |