New International Version “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For that is how their ancestors treated the prophets. New Living Translation When that happens, be happy! Yes, leap for joy! For a great reward awaits you in heaven. And remember, their ancestors treated the ancient prophets that same way. English Standard Version Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for so their fathers did to the prophets. Berean Standard Bible Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. Berean Literal Bible Rejoice in that day and leap, for behold, your⁺ reward is great in heaven. For according to the same their fathers were doing to the prophets. King James Bible Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. New King James Version Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! For indeed your reward is great in heaven, For in like manner their fathers did to the prophets. New American Standard Bible Rejoice on that day and jump for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For their fathers used to treat the prophets the same way. NASB 1995 “Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets. NASB 1977 “Be glad in that day, and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same way their fathers used to treat the prophets. Legacy Standard Bible Be glad in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For their fathers were doing the same things to the prophets. Amplified Bible Rejoice on that day and leap for joy, for your reward in heaven is great [absolutely inexhaustible]; for their fathers used to treat the prophets in the same way. Berean Annotated Bible Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your⁺ reward in heaven. For their fathers {pateres} treated the prophets in the same way. Christian Standard Bible “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy. Take note—your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets. Holman Christian Standard Bible “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy! Take note—your reward is great in heaven, for this is the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets. American Standard Version Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy for behold, your reward is great in heaven; for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets. Contemporary English Version Long ago your own people did these same things to the prophets. So when this happens to you, be happy and jump for joy! You will have a great reward in heaven. English Revised Version Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the same manner did their fathers unto the prophets. GOD'S WORD® Translation Rejoice then, and be very happy! You have a great reward in heaven. That's the way their ancestors treated the prophets. Good News Translation Be glad when that happens and dance for joy, because a great reward is kept for you in heaven. For their ancestors did the very same things to the prophets. International Standard Version Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because your reward in heaven is great! That's the way their ancestors used to treat the prophets. NET Bible Rejoice in that day, and jump for joy, because your reward is great in heaven. For their ancestors did the same things to the prophets. New Heart English Bible Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy, for look, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets. Webster's Bible Translation Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers to the prophets. Weymouth New Testament "Be glad at such a time, and dance for joy; for your reward is great in Heaven; for that is just the way their forefathers behaved to the Prophets! Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleRejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. World English Bible Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionrejoice in that day, and leap, for behold, your reward [is] great in Heaven, for according to these things were their fathers doing to the prophets. Berean Literal Bible Rejoice in that day and leap, for behold, your⁺ reward is great in heaven. For according to the same their fathers were doing to the prophets. Young's Literal Translation rejoice in that day, and leap, for lo, your reward is great in the heaven, for according to these things were their fathers doing to the prophets. Smith's Literal Translation Rejoice in that day, and skip: for, behold, your reward much in heaven: for according to these did their fathers to the prophets. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBe glad in that day and rejoice; for behold, your reward is great in heaven. For according to these things did their fathers to the prophets. Catholic Public Domain Version Be glad in that day and exult. For behold, your reward is great in heaven. For these same things their fathers did to the prophets. New American Bible Rejoice and leap for joy on that day! Behold, your reward will be great in heaven. For their ancestors treated the prophets in the same way. New Revised Standard Version Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for surely your reward is great in heaven; for that is what their ancestors did to the prophets. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBe glad and rejoice in that day, for your reward is increased in heaven; for their fathers did the same to the prophets. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for your reward is great in Heaven, for so were their fathers doing to The Prophets.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentRejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for behold, your reward is great in heaven: for so did their fathers to the prophets. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament Rejoice in that day, and leap for joy; for, lo! your reward is great in heaven: for after the same manner did your fathers to the prophets. Mace New Testament then you may triumph with joy; secure of being greatly rewarded in heaven: for such was the treatment the prophets received from their forefathers. Weymouth New Testament "Be glad at such a time, and dance for joy; for your reward is great in Heaven; for that is just the way their forefathers behaved to the Prophets! Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Beatitudes…22Blessed are you when people hate you, and when they exclude you and insult you and reject your name as evil because of the Son of Man. 23Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, because great is your reward in heaven. For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. 24But woe to you who are rich, for you have already received your comfort.… Cross References Rejoice in that day Matthew 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward in heaven, for in the same way they persecuted the prophets before you. 1 Peter 4:13 But rejoice that you share in the sufferings of Christ, so that you may be overjoyed at the revelation of His glory. Acts 5:41 The apostles left the Sanhedrin, rejoicing that they had been counted worthy of suffering disgrace for the Name. and leap for joy, Luke 1:44 For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy. Acts 3:8 He sprang to his feet and began to walk. Then he went with them into the temple courts, walking and leaping and praising God. Isaiah 35:6 Then the lame will leap like a deer and the mute tongue will shout for joy. For waters will gush forth in the wilderness, and streams in the desert. because great is your reward in heaven. Matthew 6:20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where thieves do not break in and steal. Matthew 19:21 Jesus told him, “If you want to be perfect, go, sell your possessions and give to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow Me.” 1 Peter 1:4 and into an inheritance that is imperishable, undefiled, and unfading, reserved in heaven for you, For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. Acts 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— Matthew 23:37 O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those sent to her, how often I have longed to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling! 1 Thessalonians 2:15 who killed both the Lord Jesus and their own prophets and drove us out as well. They are displeasing to God and hostile to all men, 2 Corinthians 4:17 For our light and momentary affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory that is far beyond comparison. Hebrews 11:26 He valued disgrace for Christ above the treasures of Egypt, for he was looking ahead to his reward. James 1:2 Consider it pure joy, my brothers, when you encounter trials of many kinds, Revelation 19:7 Let us rejoice and be glad and give Him the glory. For the marriage of the Lamb has come, and His bride has made herself ready. Treasury of Scripture Rejoice you in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers to the prophets. Rejoice. Acts 5:41 And they departed from the presence of the council, rejoicing that they were counted worthy to suffer shame for his name. Romans 5:3 And not only so, but we glory in tribulations also: knowing that tribulation worketh patience; 2 Corinthians 12:10 Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ's sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong. leap. Luke 1:41,44 And it came to pass, that, when Elisabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elisabeth was filled with the Holy Ghost: … 2 Samuel 6:16 And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. 2 Samuel 6:16 And as the ark of the LORD came into the city of David, Michal Saul's daughter looked through a window, and saw king David leaping and dancing before the LORD; and she despised him in her heart. your. Luke 6:35 But love ye your enemies, and do good, and lend, hoping for nothing again; and your reward shall be great, and ye shall be the children of the Highest: for he is kind unto the unthankful and to the evil. Matthew 5:12 Rejoice, and be exceeding glad: for great is your reward in heaven: for so persecuted they the prophets which were before you. Matthew 6:1,2 Take heed that ye do not your alms before men, to be seen of them: otherwise ye have no reward of your Father which is in heaven… for in. 1 Kings 18:4 For it was so, when Jezebel cut off the prophets of the LORD, that Obadiah took an hundred prophets, and hid them by fifty in a cave, and fed them with bread and water.) 1 Kings 19:2,10,14 Then Jezebel sent a messenger unto Elijah, saying, So let the gods do to me, and more also, if I make not thy life as the life of one of them by to morrow about this time… 1 Kings 21:20 And Ahab said to Elijah, Hast thou found me, O mine enemy? And he answered, I have found thee: because thou hast sold thyself to work evil in the sight of the LORD. Jump to Previous Act Blessed Evil Exclude Fathers Great Hate Heaven Insult Joy Leap Manner Names Prophets Rejoice Reward Sake Society Spurn Treated UsedJump to Next Act Blessed Evil Exclude Fathers Great Hate Heaven Insult Joy Leap Manner Names Prophets Rejoice Reward Sake Society Spurn Treated UsedLuke 6 1. Jesus reproves the Pharisees;12. chooses apostles; 17. heals the diseased; 20. preaches to his disciples before the people: the beattitudes; 27. Love your Enemy 37. Do not Judge 43. A Tree and Its Fruit 46. The House on the Rock Rejoice in that day Believers persecuted for their faith are called to respond with joy because their suffering identifies them with those who have faithfully served God. Mat 5:12 Rejoice and be glad, because great is your reward… and leap for joy, Their gladness rests not in the pain of opposition but in confidence that God sees, judges rightly, and will fulfill His promises. Luk 1:44 For as soon as the sound of your greeting reached my ears,… because great is your reward in heaven. Earthly rejection cannot diminish the eternal reward God has prepared for those who remain faithful to Christ. Mat 6:20 But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven,… For their fathers treated the prophets in the same way. Israel’s ancestors repeatedly opposed and mistreated God’s prophets when they spoke His truth. Jesus’ followers therefore stand in the same line as the prophets, suffering because they belong to God and proclaim His message. Act 7:52 Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute?… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, delivering the Sermon on the Plain, which parallels the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew. 2. The Disciples The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, representing all believers who follow Christ. 3. The Prophets Referenced as those who were persecuted in the past, serving as examples of faithful endurance. 4. Heaven The place of eternal reward for those who endure persecution for righteousness' sake. 5. The Fathers The ancestors of the current generation who persecuted the prophets, illustrating a historical pattern of opposition to God's messengers. Teaching Points Joy in PersecutionBelievers are called to rejoice and leap for joy when facing persecution, as it aligns them with the prophets and promises a great reward in heaven. Heavenly Perspective Maintaining a focus on the eternal reward helps believers endure present trials and sufferings with hope and perseverance. Historical Continuity Understanding that persecution is part of a historical pattern can provide comfort and solidarity with the faithful who have gone before. Faithful Witness Like the prophets, believers are called to be faithful witnesses, even in the face of opposition, trusting in God's ultimate justice and reward. Encouragement in Community Sharing accounts of past and present persecution within the Christian community can strengthen and encourage believers to stand firm in their faith. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 6:23?2. How can we "rejoice in that day" despite facing persecution for our faith? 3. What does "great is your reward in heaven" teach about enduring trials? 4. How does Luke 6:23 connect with Matthew 5:12 on persecution and reward? 5. How can we practically "leap for joy" when facing opposition for Christ? 6. What examples from Scripture show prophets being persecuted yet remaining faithful? 7. How does Luke 6:23 encourage believers to respond to persecution and rejection? 8. What is the significance of "rejoice in that day" in Luke 6:23? 9. How does Luke 6:23 relate to the concept of heavenly rewards? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 6? (23) Leap for joy.--The word is peculiar to St. Luke in the New Testament, and occurs elsewhere only in Luke 1:41; Luke 1:44.Verse 23. - Rejoice ye in that day, and leap for joy: for, behold, your reward is great in heaven: for in the like manner did their fathers unto the prophets. Well and faithfully did his followers in after, days fulfil their Master's prophetic charge. Not only did men like Paul and his brother apostles welcome persecution "for the Name" with joy, but long after Paul and his fellows had "fallen asleep," Christians in well-nigh every populous centre of the empire followed the same glorious lead. Indeed, we find the great teachers of the faith positively condemning the fiery zeal of men and women who even too literally obeyed this and other like charges of their adored Master, who positively courted a painful martyrdom, too willingly throwing away their lives, so deeply had words like these burned into their souls. The terrible persecutions which many of the old Hebrew prophets underwent were well known. These men of God endured this treatment during several generations, while evil princes sat on the thrones of Judah and Israel. Thus Elijah mourned the wholesale massacre of his brother prophets when Ahab and Jezebel reigned (1 Kings 19:10). Urijah was slain by Jehoiakim (Jeremiah 26:23). Jeremiah himself underwent long and painful persecution. Amos was accused and banished, and, according to tradition, beaten to death. Isaiah, so the Jews said, was sawn asunder by order of King Manasseh. These are only a few instances of the treatment which faithful prophets of the Lord had undergone. Luke 6:23 turns persecution on its head. When insults come for Jesus’ name, believers are invited to rejoice visibly and audibly, knowing heaven banks a vast reward and that they walk the same rugged path as the prophets. Far from being defeated, they participate in God’s triumphant story, certain that today’s suffering will give way to eternal joy. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Rejoiceχάρητε (charēte) Verb - Aorist Imperative Passive - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 5463: A primary verb; to be 'cheer'ful, i.e. Calmly happy or well-off; impersonally, especially as salutation, be well. 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. that ἐκείνῃ (ekeinē) Demonstrative Pronoun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1565: That, that one there, yonder. From ekei; that one (neuter) thing); often intensified by the article prefixed. day ἡμέρᾳ (hēmera) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. leap for joy, σκιρτήσατε (skirtēsate) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4640: To leap (for joy), skip, bound. Akin to skairo; to jump, i.e. Sympathetically move. because γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. great [is] πολὺς (polys) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 4183: Much, many; often. your ὑμῶν (hymōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. reward μισθὸς (misthos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3408: (a) pay, wages, salary, (b) reward, recompense, punishment. Apparently a primary word; pay for service, good or bad. 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. heaven. οὐρανῷ (ouranō) Noun - Dative Masculine Singular Strong's 3772: Perhaps from the same as oros; the sky; by extension, heaven; by implication, happiness, power, eternity; specially, the Gospel. For γὰρ (gar) Conjunction Strong's 1063: For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason. their αὐτὰ (auta) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Neuter 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. fathers πατέρες (pateres) Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural Strong's 3962: Father, (Heavenly) Father, ancestor, elder, senior. Apparently a primary word; a 'father'. treated ἐποίουν (epoioun) Verb - Imperfect Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural Strong's 4160: (a) I make, manufacture, construct, (b) I do, act, cause. Apparently a prolonged form of an obsolete primary; to make or do. the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. prophets προφήταις (prophētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 4396: From a compound of pro and phemi; a foreteller; by analogy, an inspired speaker; by extension, a poet. in the same way. αὐτῶν (autōn) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Plural Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. Additonal Resources Luke 6:23 Blue Letter BibleLuke 6:23 Bible Gateway Luke 6:23 Bible.com Luke 6:23 NIV |
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