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Themes in Luke 10
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Themes in Luke 10

Luke 10:1

Now after this the Lord appointed seventy others, and sent them out ahead of Him, two by two, into every city and place where He was about to go.

Luke 10:2

He was saying to them, “The harvest is abundant [for there are many who need to hear the good news about salvation], but the workers [those available to proclaim the message of salvation] are few. Therefore, [prayerfully] ask the Lord of the harvest to send out workers into His harvest.

Luke 10:3

Go your way; listen carefully: I am sending you out like lambs among wolves.

Luke 10:4

Do not carry a money belt, a provision bag, or [extra] sandals; and do not greet anyone along the way [who would delay you].

Luke 10:5

Whatever house you enter, first say, ‘Peace [that is, a blessing of well-being and prosperity, the favor of God] to this house.’

Luke 10:6

And if anyone of peace is there [someone who is sweet-spirited and hospitable], your [blessing of] peace will rest on him; but if not, it will return to you.

Luke 10:7

Stay in that house, eating and drinking what they provide, for the laborer is worthy of his wages. Do not move from house to house.

Luke 10:8

Whenever you go into a city and they welcome you, eat what is set before you;

Luke 10:9

and heal those in it who are sick [authenticating your message], and say to them, ‘The kingdom of God has come near to you.’

Luke 10:10

But whatever city you enter and they do not welcome you, go out into its streets and say,

Luke 10:11

‘Even the dust of your city which clings to our feet we wipe off in protest against you [breaking all ties]; yet understand this, that the kingdom of God has come near [and you rejected it].’

Luke 10:12

I tell you, it will be more bearable in that day [of judgment] for Sodom than for that city.

Luke 10:13

“Woe (judgment is coming) to you, Chorazin! Woe to you, Bethsaida! For if the miracles performed in you had been performed in Tyre and Sidon, they would have repented and changed their minds long ago, sitting in sackcloth and ashes [to show deep regret for sin].

Luke 10:14

However, it will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon in the judgment than for you.

Luke 10:15

And you, Capernaum, will not be exalted to heaven, will you? You will descend to Hades (the realm of the dead).

Luke 10:16

“The one who listens to you listens to Me; and the one who rejects you rejects Me; and the one who rejects Me rejects Him [My heavenly Father] who sent Me.”

Luke 10:17

The seventy returned with joy, saying, “Lord, even the demons are subject to us in Your name.”

Luke 10:18

He said to them, “I watched Satan fall from heaven like [a flash of] lightning.

Luke 10:19

Listen carefully: I have given you authority [that you now possess] to tread on serpents and scorpions, and [the ability to exercise authority] over all the power of the enemy (Satan); and nothing will [in any way] harm you.

Luke 10:20

Nevertheless do not rejoice at this, that the spirits are subject to you, but rejoice that your names are recorded in heaven.”

Luke 10:21

In that very hour He was overjoyed and rejoiced greatly in the Holy Spirit, and He said, “I praise You, O Father, Lord of heaven and earth, that You have hidden these things [relating to salvation] from the wise and intelligent, and have revealed them to infants [the childlike and untaught]. Yes, Father, for this way was [Your gracious will and choice, and was] well-pleasing in Your sight.

Luke 10:22

All things have been transferred and turned over to Me by My Father and no one knows who the Son is except the Father, or who the Father is except the Son, and anyone to whom the Son wishes to reveal Him.”

Luke 10:23

Then turning to His disciples, Jesus said privately, “Blessed [joyful, spiritually enlightened, and favored by God] are the eyes which see what you see,

Luke 10:24

for I say to you that many prophets and kings longed to see what you see, and they did not see it; and to hear what you hear, and did not hear it.”

Luke 10:25

And a certain lawyer [an expert in Mosaic Law] stood up to test Him, saying, “Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

Luke 10:26

Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?”

Luke 10:27

And he replied, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself.”

Luke 10:28

Jesus said to him, “You have answered correctly; do this habitually and you will live.”

Luke 10:29

But he, wishing to justify and vindicate himself, asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”

Luke 10:30

Jesus replied, “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he encountered robbers, who stripped him of his clothes [and belongings], beat him, and went their way [unconcerned], leaving him half dead.

Luke 10:31

Now by coincidence a priest was going down that road, and when he saw him, he passed by on the other side.

Luke 10:32

Likewise a Levite also came down to the place and saw him, and passed by on the other side [of the road].

Luke 10:33

But a Samaritan (foreigner), who was traveling, came upon him; and when he saw him, he was deeply moved with compassion [for him],

Luke 10:34

and went to him and bandaged up his wounds, pouring oil and wine on them [to sooth and disinfect the injuries]; and he put him on his own pack-animal, and brought him to an inn and took care of him.

Luke 10:35

On the next day he took out two denarii (two days’ wages) and gave them to the innkeeper, and said, ‘Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I return.’

Luke 10:36

Which of these three do you think proved himself a neighbor to the man who encountered the robbers?”

Luke 10:37

He answered, “The one who showed compassion and mercy to him.” Then Jesus said to him, “Go and constantly do the same.”

Luke 10:38

Now while they were on their way, Jesus entered a village [called Bethany], and a woman named Martha welcomed Him into her home.

Luke 10:39

She had a sister named Mary, who seated herself at the Lord’s feet and was continually listening to His teaching.

Luke 10:40

But Martha was very busy and distracted with all of her serving responsibilities; and she approached Him and said, “Lord, is it of no concern to You that my sister has left me to do the serving alone? Tell her to help me and do her part.”

Luke 10:41

But the Lord replied to her, “Martha, Martha, you are worried and bothered and anxious about so many things;

Luke 10:42

but only one thing is necessary, for Mary has chosen the good part [that which is to her advantage], which will not be taken away from her.”
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