Luke 6:39

He also spoke to them in figurative language. "Can a blind man lead a blind man?" He asked; "would not both fall into the ditch?

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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

In Context

38give, and gifts shall be bestowed on you. Full measure, pressed, shaken down, and running over, shall they pour into your laps; for with the same measure that you use they shall measure to you in return."

40There is no disciple who is superior to his teacher; but every one whose instruction is complete will be like his teacher.

Read all of Luke 6

Cross References

Matthew 23:16"Alas for you, you blind guides, who say, "`Whoever swears by the Sanctuary it is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the Sanctuary, is bound by the oath.'

Romans 2:19and have persuaded yourself that, as for you, you are a guide to the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

Matthew Henry on Luke 6:38-49

Exhortations to Justice and Sincerity. 37 Judge not, and ye shall not be judged: condemn not, and ye shall not be condemned: forgive, and ye shall be forgiven: 38 Give, and it shall be given unto you; good measure, pressed down, and shaken together, and running over, shall men give into your bosom. For with the same measure that ye mete withal it shall be measured to you again. 39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch? 40 The disciple is not above… Read the whole commentary →

This Verse In Other Editions

Study Luke 6:39