Luke 6:39

And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 6:39

BSB

Jesus also told them a parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?

AKJV

And he spoke a parable to them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

CPDV

Now he told them another comparison: "How can the blind lead the blind? Would they not both fall into a pit?

ERV

And he spake also a parable unto them, Can the blind guide the blind? shall they not both fall into a pit?

NHEB

He spoke a parable to them. "Can the blind guide the blind? Won't they both fall into a pit?

SMT

And he spake to them a parable, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 6:39

AndG1161ConjunctionhespakeG2036aparableG3850Noun FeminineuntothemG846 CanG1410VerbtheblindG5185Adjective leadG3594VerbtheblindG5185AdjectiveshalltheyG297Adjective notG3780 bothG297Adjective fallG4098Verb intoG1519PrepositiontheditchG999Noun Masculine

Commentary for Luke 6:39

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 6:39

Summary

Unqualified leaders harm those they guide

Event

Jesus speaks parable of blind guides

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD