The Book of Luke
The Gospel of Luke presents Jesus as the Savior of all people, emphasizing God's mercy, compassion, and concern for the marginalized. Written by Luke, a careful historian, the Gospel provides an orderly and detailed account based on eyewitness testimony.
Luke gives special attention to Jesus' birth and early life, highlighting God's work among the humble and faithful. Throughout Jesus' ministry, Luke emphasizes His compassion toward sinners, the poor, women, and outsiders, showing that salvation is offered to all.
Through parables unique to Luke—such as the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son—Jesus reveals God's heart for forgiveness, mercy, and restoration. Luke consistently portrays prayer, repentance, and faith as central to spiritual life.
The Gospel culminates in Jesus' crucifixion and resurrection, followed by His ascension. Luke emphasizes that Jesus' mission continues beyond the resurrection through His followers.
Overall, Luke shows that God's salvation reaches all people and that Jesus came to seek and save the lost.
Luke teaches:
- •God's salvation is for all people
- •Mercy and compassion reflect God's heart
- •Faith and repentance lead to restoration.
Author
Luke
Written
60-68 AD
Chapters
24
Characters in Luke
Key Themes in Luke
Verse Commentaries in Luke
Luke 1:36
"And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in he…"
Luke 1:37
"For with God nothing shall be impossible.…"
Luke 1:38
"And Mary said, Behold the handmaid of the Lord; be it unto me accordin…"
Luke 1:45
"And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of …"
Luke 1:46-47
"And Mary said, My soul doth magnify the Lord, And my spirit hath rejoi…"
Luke 2:10-11
"And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good …"
Luke 2:14
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.…"
Luke 4:8
"And Jesus answered and said unto him, Get thee behind me, Satan: for i…"
Luke 4:18
"The Spirit of the Lord is upon me, because he hath anointed me to prea…"
Luke 5:31
"And Jesus answering said unto them, They that are whole need not a phy…"
Luke 5:32
"I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.…"
Luke 5:33
"And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and m…"
Luke 6:27-28
"Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you, Bless them that cur…"
Luke 6:31
"And as ye would that men should do to you, do ye also to them likewise…"
Luke 6:36
"Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.…"
Luke 6:37
"Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not b…"
Luke 6:38
"Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and …"
Luke 6:45
"A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that w…"
Luke 8:49
"While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's…"
Luke 8:50
"But when Jesus heard it, he answered him, saying, Fear not: believe on…"
Luke 8:51
"And when he came into the house, he suffered no man to go in, save Pet…"
Luke 9:22
"Saying, The Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the…"
Luke 9:23
"And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny h…"
Luke 9:24
"For whosoever will save his life shall lose it: but whosoever will los…"
Luke 10:19
"Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and …"
Luke 10:20
"Notwithstanding in this rejoice not, that the spirits are subject unto…"
Luke 10:27
"And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy h…"
Luke 10:41-42
"And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful…"
Luke 11:9-10
"And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall…"
Luke 11:9
"And I say unto you, Ask, and it shall be given you; seek, and ye shall…"
Luke 11:10
"For every one that asketh receiveth; and he that seeketh findeth; and …"
Luke 11:13
"If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children…"
Luke 12:7
"But even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Fear not theref…"
Luke 12:15
"Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a man's life consisteth not…"
Luke 12:32
"Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give …"
Luke 12:48
"For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and …"
Luke 14:11
"For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth h…"
Luke 15:4
"What man of you, having an hundred sheep, if he lose one of them, doth…"
Luke 15:6
"And when he cometh home, he calleth together his friends and neighbour…"
Luke 15:7
"I say unto you, that likewise joy shall be in heaven over one sinner t…"
Luke 15:8
"Either what woman having ten pieces of silver, if she lose one piece, …"
Luke 15:10
"Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels o…"
Luke 15:20
"And he arose, and came to his father. But when he was yet a great way …"
Luke 17:5
"And the apostles said unto the Lord, Increase our faith.…"
Luke 17:6
"And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of mustard seed, ye migh…"
Luke 17:7
"But which of you, having a servant plowing or feeding cattle, will say…"
Luke 18:26
"And they that heard it said, Who then can be saved?…"
Luke 18:27
"And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible wit…"
Luke 18:28
"Then Peter said, Lo, we have left all, and followed thee.…"
Luke 19:9
"And Jesus said unto him, This day is salvation come to this house, for…"
Luke 19:10
"For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.…"
Luke 19:11
"And as they heard these things, he added and spake a parable, because …"
Luke 21:33
"Heaven and earth shall pass away: but my words shall not pass away.…"
Luke 22:41
"And he was withdrawn from them about a stone's cast, and kneeled down,…"
Luke 22:42
"Saying, Father, if thou be willing, remove this cup from me: neverthel…"
Luke 22:43
"And there appeared an angel unto him from heaven, strengthening him.…"
Luke 23:33
"And when they were come to the place, which is called Calvary, there t…"
Luke 23:34
"Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do.…"
Luke 23:35
"And the people stood beholding. And the rulers also with them derided …"
Luke 23:43
"And Jesus said unto him, Verily I say unto thee, To day shalt thou be …"
Luke 23:46
"And when Jesus had cried with a loud voice, he said, Father, into thy …"
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Cleansing of the Ten Lepers
Jesus cleansed ten lepers on the way to Jerusalem; only one — a Samaritan — returned to give thanks.
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After a fruitless night, Peter let down the nets at Jesus' word and caught so many fish the nets began to break.
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Jesus stops a funeral at Nain and raises the widow's only son from the bier.
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