Luke 6:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

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?

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Then Jesus turned to them and said, 'Let me ask you something: On the Sabbath, what's actually allowed — doing good or doing harm? Saving someone's life or letting them suffer?'

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Jesus basically said 'since when is doing good ever the wrong choice?'

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was likely written by a Gentile physician named Luke, addressing Theophilus and a broader Gentile audience, probably in the 80s CE. It was written to present an orderly account of Jesus' life, emphasizing his teachings and actions, particularly his challenge to traditional interpretations of the Sabbath law regarding healing.

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