Luke 8:18 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

So pay attention to how you're actually listening. If you've got understanding, you'll get even more. But if you don't really have it — even what you think you understand will slip away from you.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

Listen with your whole heart, or you'll lose what little you think you've got.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by an author traditionally identified as Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience and Theophilus in the late 1st century CE. It was written to provide an orderly and accurate account of Jesus' life and teachings for the instruction and assurance of its readers.

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