Luke 6:36,46 - Compare All Versions

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“I tell you, love your enemies. Help and give without expecting a return. You’ll never—I promise—regret it. Live out this God-created identity the way our Father lives toward us, generously and graciously, even when we’re at our worst. Our Father is kind; you be kind.

“Why are you so polite with me, always saying ‘Yes, sir,’ and ‘That’s right, sir,’ but never doing a thing I tell you? These words I speak to you are not mere additions to your life, homeowner improvements to your standard of living. They are foundation words, words to build a life on.

Be ye therefore merciful, as your Father also is merciful.

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

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

“Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Show mercy, just as your Father shows mercy.

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ but do not do what I say?

Be ye merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

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

Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.

“Why do you call me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not do what I say?

Therefore be merciful, just as your Father also is merciful.

“But why do you call Me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do the things which I say?

Be merciful (responsive, compassionate, tender) just as your [heavenly] Father is merciful.

“Why do you call Me, ‘Lord, Lord,’ and do not practice what I tell you?

You must be compassionate, just as your Father is compassionate.

“So why do you keep calling me ‘Lord, Lord!’ when you don’t do what I say?

Overflow with mercy and compassion for others, just as your heavenly Father overflows with mercy and compassion for all.”

“What good does it do for you to say I am your Lord and Master if you don’t put into practice what I teach you?

Be merciful, even as your Father is merciful.

“Why do you call me ‘Lord, Lord,’ and not do what I tell you?