Luke 11 · Verse 36

Luke 11:36

If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.
Luke 11:36, King James Version

Luke 11:36 in other translations

BSBSo if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you.”
WEBIf therefore your whole body is full of light, having no part dark, it will be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining gives you light.”
ASVIf therefore thy whole body be full of light, having no part dark, it shall be wholly full of light, as when the lamp with its bright shining doth give thee light.
YLTif then thy whole body is lightened, not having any part darkened, the whole shall be lightened, as when the lamp by the brightness may give thee light.'
DARBYIf therefore thy whole body is light, not having any part dark, it shall be all light as when the lamp lights thee with its brightness.
BBEIf, then, all your body is light, with no part of it dark, it will be completely full of light, as when a flame with its bright shining gives you light.
WebsterIf thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light; as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.

What does Luke 11:36 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 11:33-36

33-36. (See on Mt 5:14-16; Mt 6:22, 23.) But Lu 11:36 here is peculiarly vivid, expressing what pure, beautiful, broad perceptions the clarity of the inward eye imparts.

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Barnes' Notes
Verses 33-36. These verses are found in Matthew, but in a different connection. Mt 5:15, Mt 6:22, Mt 6:23.

Verse 36.

(v) "full of light" Ps 119:105, Prov 6:23, Is 8:20, 2Cor 4:6 (5) "the" or "a candle by its bright shining" (w) "bright shining" Prov 14:18, 20:27

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 36 The whole shall be full of light - Or, altogether enlightened; i.e. when the eye is perfect, it enlightens the whole body. Every object within the reach of the eye is as completely seen as if there was an eye in every part. So the eye is to every part of the body what the lamp is to every part of the house. When the light of Christ dwells fully in the heart, it extends its influence to every thought, word, and action; and directs its possessor how he is to act in all places and circumstances. It is of the utmost importance to have the soul properly influenced by the wisdom that comes from above. The doctrine that is contrary to the Gospel may say, Ignorance is the mother of devotion; but Christ shows that there can be no devotion without heavenly light. Ignorance is the mother of superstition; but with this the heavenly light has nothing to do.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 11:29-36

Christ promised that there should be one sign more given, even the sign of Jonah the prophet; which in Matthew is explained, as meaning the resurrection of Christ; and he warned them to improve this sign. But though Christ himself were the constant preacher in any congregation, and worked miracles daily among them, yet unless his grace humbled their hearts, they would not profit by his word. Let us not desire more…

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Luke 11:36 in the original Greek

Word-by-word with transliteration, English gloss and Strong's number. Tap a number for the full definition and every place the word is used.

εἰeiIfG1487
οὖνounthereforeG3767
τὸtotheG3588
σῶμάsōmabodyG4983
σουsouof youG4771
ὅλονholon[is] fullG3650
φωτεινὸνphōteinonof lightG5460
μὴmēnotG3361
ἔχονechonhavingG2192
μέροςmerospartG3313
τιtianyG5100
σκοτεινόν,skoteinondark,G4652
ἔσταιestaiit will beG1510
φωτεινὸνphōteinonlightG5460
ὅλον,holonall,G3650
ὡςhōsasG5613
ὅτανhotanwhenG3752
ὁhotheG3588
λύχνοςluchnoslampG3088
τῇtēaso theG3588
ἀστραπῇastrapēashiningG796
φωτίζῃphōtizēmay lightG5461
σε.¶seyou.G4771

Source: STEPBible TAHOT/TAGNT (Tyndale House, CC BY 4.0).

Cross references for Luke 11:36

  • Proverbs 20:27

    The spirit of man is the candle of the Lord, searching all the inward parts of the belly.

  • Proverbs 6:23

    For the commandment is a lamp; and the law is light; and reproofs of instruction are the way of life:

  • Proverbs 4:18-19

    But the path of the just is as the shining light, that shineth more and more unto the perfect day. The way of the wicked is as darkness: they know not at what they stumble.

  • 2 Corinthians 4:6

    For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ.

  • 2 Peter 3:18

    But grow in grace, and in the knowledge of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. To him be glory both now and for ever. Amen.

  • 2 Timothy 3:15-17

    And that from a child thou hast known the holy scriptures, which are able to make thee wise unto salvation through faith which is in Christ Jesus. All scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness: That the man of God may be perfect, throughly furnished unto all good works.

  • Proverbs 1:5

    A wise man will hear, and will increase learning; and a man of understanding shall attain unto wise counsels:

  • Proverbs 2:1-11

    My son, if thou wilt receive my words, and hide my commandments with thee; So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; Yea, if thou criest after knowledge, and liftest up thy voice for understanding; If thou seekest her as silver, and searchest for her as for hid treasures; …

  • Psalms 119:97-105

    מ MEM. O how love I thy law! it is my meditation all the day. Thou through thy commandments hast made me wiser than mine enemies: for they are ever with me. I have more understanding than all my teachers: for thy testimonies are my meditation. I understand more than the ancients, because I keep thy precepts. …

  • Colossians 3:16

    Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom; teaching and admonishing one another in psalms and hymns and spiritual songs, singing with grace in your hearts to the Lord.

  • Hebrews 5:14

    But strong meat belongeth to them that are of full age, even those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.

  • Matthew 13:11-12

    He answered and said unto them, Because it is given unto you to know the mysteries of the kingdom of heaven, but to them it is not given. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
the whole.
Ps 119:97-105; Pr 1:5; 2:1-11; 4:18,19; 6:23; 20:27; Isa 8:20; 42:16
Ho 6:3; Mt 13:11,12,52; Mr 4:24,25; 2Co 4:6; Eph 4:14; Col 3:16
2Ti 3:15-17; Heb 5:14; Jas 1:25; 2Pe 3:18
the bright shining of a candle. Gr. a candle by its brightshining.

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Context

  • Luke 11:35

    Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

  • Luke 11:36

    If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light.

  • Luke 11:37

    And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.

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Luke 11:36 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909		Así que, siendo todo tu cuerpo resplandeciente, no teniendo alguna parte de tinieblas, será todo luminoso, como cuando una antorcha de resplandor te alumbra.
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885		Si donc ton corps tout entier est plein de lumière, n’ayant aucune partie ténébreuse, il sera tout plein de lumière, comme quand la lampe t’éclaire de son éclat.
German
Elberfelder 1871		Wenn nun dein ganzer Leib licht ist und keinen finsteren Teil hat, so wird er ganz licht sein, wie wenn die Lampe mit ihrem Strahle dich erleuchtete.
Latin
Clementine Vulgate		Si ergo corpus tuum totum lucidum fuerit, non habens aliquam partem tenebrarum, erit lucidum totum, et sicut lucerna fulgoris illuminabit te.