New International Version “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” New Living Translation Jesus replied, “What does the law of Moses say? How do you read it?” English Standard Version He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” Berean Standard Bible “What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” Berean Literal Bible And He said to him, “What has been written in the Law? How do you read it?” King James Bible He said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? New King James Version He said to him, “What is written in the law? What is your reading of it?” New American Standard Bible And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” NASB 1995 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” NASB 1977 And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How does it read to you?” Legacy Standard Bible And He said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” Amplified Bible Jesus said to him, “What is written in the Law? How do you read it?” Berean Annotated Bible “What is written in the Law? Jesus replied. “How do you read it? Christian Standard Bible “What is written in the law? ” he asked him. “How do you read it? ” Holman Christian Standard Bible “What is written in the law?” He asked him. “How do you read it?” American Standard Version And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? Contemporary English Version Jesus answered, "What is written in the Scriptures? How do you understand them?" English Revised Version And he said unto him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus answered him, "What is written in Moses' Teachings? What do you read there?" Good News Translation Jesus answered him, "What do the Scriptures say? How do you interpret them?" International Standard Version Jesus answered him, "What is written in the Law? What do you read there?" NET Bible He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you understand it?" New Heart English Bible He said to him, "What is written in the Law? How do you read it?" Webster's Bible Translation He said to him, What is written in the law? how readest thou? Weymouth New Testament "Go to the Law," said Jesus; "what is written there? how does it read?" Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Bible“What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” World English Bible He said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd He said to him, “In the Law what has been written? How do you read [it]?” Berean Literal Bible And He said to him, “What has been written in the Law? How do you read it?” Young's Literal Translation And he said unto him, 'In the law what hath been written? how dost thou read?' Smith's Literal Translation And he said to him, What has been written in the law? how readest thou? Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut he said to him: What is written in the law? how readest thou? Catholic Public Domain Version But he said to him: “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” New American Bible Jesus said to him, “What is written in the law? How do you read it?” New Revised Standard Version He said to him, “What is written in the law? What do you read there?” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to him, What is written in the law? how do you read it? Aramaic Bible in Plain English But Yeshua said to him, “How is it written in the law? How do you read it?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentHe said to him: What is written in the law? How do you read? Godbey New Testament He said to him, Haweis New Testament And he said unto him, What is written in the law? How readest thou? Mace New Testament to whom he answered, how does the law run in that case? what do you find? Weymouth New Testament "Go to the Law," said Jesus; "what is written there? how does it read?" Worrell New Testament And He said to him, Worsley New Testament He said to him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Parable of the Good Samaritan25One day an expert in the law stood up to test Him. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26“What is written in the Law?” Jesus replied. “How do you read it?” 27He answered, “ ‘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 ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ ”… Cross References “What is written in the Law?” Deuteronomy 31:24-26 When Moses had finished writing in a book the words of this law from beginning to end, / he gave this command to the Levites who carried the ark of the covenant of the LORD: / “Take this Book of the Law and place it beside the ark of the covenant of the LORD your God, so that it may remain there as a witness against you. Deuteronomy 27:2-3 And on the day you cross the Jordan into the land that the LORD your God is giving you, set up large stones and coat them with plaster. / Write on them all the words of this law when you have crossed over to enter the land that the LORD your God is giving you, a land flowing with milk and honey, just as the LORD, the God of your fathers, has promised you. Joshua 8:34-35 Afterward, Joshua read aloud all the words of the law—the blessings and the curses—according to all that is written in the Book of the Law. / There was not a word of all that Moses had commanded that Joshua failed to read before the whole assembly of Israel, including the women, the little ones, and the foreigners who lived among them. Jesus replied. Matthew 22:37-40 Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. / And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ … Mark 12:29-31 Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ / The second is this: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.’ No other commandment is greater than these.” Matthew 15:3-6 Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? / For God said, ‘Honor your father and mother’ and ‘Anyone who curses his father or mother must be put to death.’ / But you say that if anyone says to his father or mother, ‘Whatever you would have received from me is a gift devoted to God,’ … “How do you read it?” Acts 8:30-31 So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah the prophet. “Do you understand what you are reading?” Philip asked. / “How can I,” he said, “unless someone guides me?” And he invited Philip to come up and sit with him. Nehemiah 8:8 So they read from the Book of the Law of God, explaining it and giving insight, so that the people could understand what was being read. John 5:39 You pore over the Scriptures because you presume that by them you possess eternal life. These are the very words that testify about Me, Matthew 22:36-40 “Teacher, which commandment is the greatest in the Law?” / Jesus declared, “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’ / This is the first and greatest commandment. … Mark 12:28-31 Now one of the scribes had come up and heard their debate. Noticing how well Jesus had answered them, he asked Him, “Which commandment is the most important of all?” / Jesus replied, “This is the most important: ‘Hear, O Israel, the Lord our God, the Lord is One. / Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind and with all your strength.’ … Deuteronomy 6:5 And you shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength. Leviticus 19:18 Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against any of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Romans 13:8-10 Be indebted to no one, except to one another in love. For he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law. / The commandments “Do not commit adultery,” “Do not murder,” “Do not steal,” “Do not covet,” and any other commandments, are summed up in this one decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” / Love does no wrong to its neighbor. Therefore love is the fulfillment of the law. Galatians 5:14 The entire law is fulfilled in a single decree: “Love your neighbor as yourself.” James 2:8 If you really fulfill the royal law stated in Scripture, “Love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. Treasury of Scripture He said to him, What is written in the law? how read you? Isaiah 8:20 To the law and to the testimony: if they speak not according to this word, it is because there is no light in them. Romans 3:19 Now we know that what things soever the law saith, it saith to them who are under the law: that every mouth may be stopped, and all the world may become guilty before God. Romans 4:14-16 For if they which are of the law be heirs, faith is made void, and the promise made of none effect: … Jump to Previous Jesus Law Read Readest Reading WrittenJump to Next Jesus Law Read Readest Reading WrittenLuke 10 1. Jesus sends out at once seventy disciples to work miracles, and to preach;13. pronounces a woe against certain cities. 17. The seventy return with joy; 18. he shows them wherein to rejoice, 21. and thanks his Father for his grace; 23. magnifies the happy estate of his church; 25. teaches the lawyer how to attain eternal life, 30. and tells the parable of the good Samaritan; 38. reprimands Martha, and commends Mary her sister. “What is written in the Law?” Jesus directs the expert in the law to the Torah, God’s written revelation given through Moses. Its commandments governed Israel’s worship, morality, and daily life. Rather than answering the man’s question immediately, Jesus appeals to the authority the man was trained to interpret. Deu 31:24-26 When Moses had finished writing in a book… Jesus replied. Jesus answers with questions, drawing the man into the discussion and exposing whether his knowledge of Scripture is joined to faithful understanding. Mat 22:37-40 Jesus declared, ‘Love the Lord your God… “How do you read it?” The issue is not whether the Law is known but whether it is understood rightly. Jesus calls the expert to state the Law’s own answer and to consider its demands personally and thoughtfully. Act 8:30-31 So Philip ran up and heard the man reading Isaiah… Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure in this passage, Jesus is responding to a question from an expert in the law. His response is a question that prompts reflection on the Scriptures. 2. Expert in the Law This individual is a scholar of the Jewish Law, often referred to as a lawyer or scribe. He approaches Jesus with a question about inheriting eternal life, which leads to this exchange. 3. The Law Refers to the Torah, the first five books of the Old Testament, which contain the commandments and teachings given to the Israelites. 4. The Setting This conversation takes place during Jesus' ministry as He travels and teaches, often engaging with religious leaders and the public. Teaching Points Understanding the LawJesus emphasizes the importance of knowing and understanding Scripture. Believers are encouraged to study the Bible diligently to comprehend its teachings. Personal Interpretation Jesus asks, "How do you read it?" highlighting the need for personal engagement with Scripture. Each believer should seek to understand God's Word personally and apply it to their life. Love as Fulfillment The Law's essence is love for God and neighbor. Christians are called to live out this love in practical ways, fulfilling the Law through their actions. Engaging with Questions Jesus uses questions to provoke thought and reflection. Believers can use questions to deepen their understanding and engage others in meaningful discussions about faith. Scripture as a Guide The Bible is a guide for living a life pleasing to God. Regular reading and meditation on Scripture help believers align their lives with God's will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 10:26?2. How does Luke 10:26 encourage personal engagement with Scripture for understanding God's law? 3. What role does questioning play in deepening our faith according to Luke 10:26? 4. How can we apply Jesus' method of questioning in our daily Bible study? 5. How does Luke 10:26 connect with Deuteronomy 6:5 about loving God wholeheartedly? 6. In what ways can we better "read" and "understand" Scripture as Jesus advises? 7. How does Luke 10:26 challenge personal interpretation of the Scriptures? 8. What does Jesus imply about the importance of the Law in Luke 10:26? 9. How does Luke 10:26 emphasize personal responsibility in understanding Scripture? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 10? Verse 26. - He said unto him, What is written in the Law? The Lord replied, perhaps pointing to one of the phylacteries which the lawyer wore on his forehead and wrist. These phylacteries were little leather boxes (the dimensions of these varied from the size of an ordinary hazelnut, to that of a large walnut, and even in some cases much larger). In these leather boxes were little parchment rolls containing certain texts from the Pentateuch. Certainly the first of the two great rules, that concerning God, was one of these texts (Deuteronomy 6:5); possibly, but not certainly, the second concerning the neighbour formed another text. Luke 10:26 shows Jesus steering the conversation about eternal life back to the written Word, affirming its absolute authority and calling each person to a thoughtful, obedient reading. By asking, “What is written in the Law?” He grounds truth in Scripture; by adding, “How do you read it?” He presses for personal engagement and accurate application. The pattern remains our guide today: anchor every question of faith in God’s unchanging Word and read it with a receptive, committed heart. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek “Whatτί (ti) Interrogative / Indefinite Pronoun - Nominative Neuter Singular Strong's 5101: Who, which, what, why. Probably emphatic of tis; an interrogative pronoun, who, which or what. is written γέγραπται (gegraptai) Verb - Perfect Indicative Middle or Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1125: A primary verb; to 'grave', especially to write; figuratively, to describe. in Ἐν (En) Preposition Strong's 1722: In, on, among. A primary preposition denoting position, and instrumentality, i.e. A relation of rest; 'in, ' at, on, by, etc. the τῷ (tō) Article - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. Law?” νόμῳ (nomō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3551: From a primary nemo; law, genitive case, specially, (including the volume); also of the Gospel), or figuratively. [Jesus] replied. εἶπεν (eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “How πῶς (pōs) Adverb Strong's 4459: Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! do you read [it]?” ἀναγινώσκεις (anaginōskeis) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 314: To read, know again, know certainly, recognize, discern. From ana and ginosko; to know again, i.e. to read. Additonal Resources Luke 10:26 Blue Letter BibleLuke 10:26 Bible Gateway Luke 10:26 Bible.com Luke 10:26 NIV |
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