Luke 6 · Verse 46

Luke 6:46

And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
Luke 6:46, King James Version

Luke 6:46 in other translations

BSBWhy do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ but not do what I say?
WEB“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and don’t do the things which I say?
ASVAnd why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
YLT‘And why do ye call me, Lord, Lord, and do not what I say?
DARBYAnd why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things that I say?
BBEWhy do you say to me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?
WebsterAnd why call ye me Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

What does Luke 6:46 mean?

Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 6:41-49

41-49. (See on Mt 7:3-5, Mt 7:16-27.)

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Barnes' Notes
Verse 46. Mt 7:21; Mt 7:22; Mt 7:23; Mt 7:24; Mt 7:25; Mt 7:26; Mt 7:27.

(c) "call ye me good" Mal 1:6, Mt 7:21, 25:11, Lk 13:25, Gal 6:7

Albert Barnes, 1834 · public domain

Adam Clarke's Commentary
Verse 46 Lord, Lord - God judges of the heart, not by words, but by works. A good servant never disputes, speaks little, and always follows his work. Such a servant a real Christian is: such is a faithful minister, always intent either on the work of his own salvation, or that of his neighbor; speaking more to God than to men; and to these as in the presence of God. The tongue is fitly compared by one to a pump, which empties the heart, but neither fills nor cleanses it. The love of God is a hidden spring, which supplies the heart continually, and never permits it to be dry or unfruitful. Quesnel.

Adam Clarke, 1831 · public domain

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on Luke 6:37-49

All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in…

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Luke 6:46 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.

τίtiWhyG5101
δέdenowG1161
μεmeMeG3165
καλεῖτε·kaleitedo you call:G2564
κύριεkurieLordG2962
κύριε,kurieLord,G2962
καὶkaiandG2532
οὐounotG3756
ποιεῖτεpoieitedoG4160
ἃhawhatG3739
λέγω;¶legōI say?G3004

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

Cross references for Luke 6:46

  • Galatians 6:7

    Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap.

  • Matthew 7:21-23

    Not every one that saith unto me, Lord, Lord, shall enter into the kingdom of heaven; but he that doeth the will of my Father which is in heaven. Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? And then will I profess unto them, I never knew you: depart from me, ye that work iniquity.

  • Malachi 1:6

    A son honoureth his father, and a servant his master: if then I be a father, where is mine honour? and if I be a master, where is my fear? saith the Lord of hosts unto you, O priests, that despise my name. And ye say, Wherein have we despised thy name?

  • Luke 13:25-27

    When once the master of the house is risen up, and hath shut to the door, and ye begin to stand without, and to knock at the door, saying, Lord, Lord, open unto us; and he shall answer and say unto you, I know you not whence ye are: Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets. But he shall say, I tell you, I know you not whence ye are; depart from me, all ye workers of iniquity.

  • Matthew 25:44

    Then shall they also answer him, saying, Lord, when saw we thee an hungred, or athirst, or a stranger, or naked, or sick, or in prison, and did not minister unto thee?

  • John 13:13-17

    Ye call me Master and Lord: and ye say well; for so I am. If I then, your Lord and Master, have washed your feet; ye also ought to wash one another’s feet. For I have given you an example, that ye should do as I have done to you. Verily, verily, I say unto you, The servant is not greater than his lord; neither he that is sent greater than he that sent him. …

  • Matthew 25:24

    Then he which had received the one talent came and said, Lord, I knew thee that thou art an hard man, reaping where thou hast not sown, and gathering where thou hast not strawed:

  • Matthew 25:11

    Afterward came also the other virgins, saying, Lord, Lord, open to us.

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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
13:25-27; Mal 1:6; Mt 7:21-23; 25:11,24,44; Joh 13:13-17; Ga 6:7

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Context

  • Luke 6:45

    A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh.

  • Luke 6:46

    And why call ye me, Lord, Lord, and do not the things which I say?

  • Luke 6:47

    Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:

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Luke 6:46 in other languages

Spanish
Reina-Valera 1909
¿Por qué me llamáis, Señor, Señor, y no hacéis lo que digo?
French
Bible J.N. Darby 1885
Et pourquoi m’appelez-vous: Seigneur, Seigneur, et ne faites-vous pas ce que je dis?
German
Elberfelder 1871
Was heißet ihr mich aber: Herr, Herr! und tut nicht, was ich sage?
Latin
Clementine Vulgate
Quid autem vocatis me Domine, Domine: et non facitis quæ dico?