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class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><a href="/niv/luke/9.htm">New International Version</a> Jesus replied, &#8220No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/9.htm">New Living Translation</a> But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” <a href="/esv/luke/9.htm">English Standard Version</a> Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, "No one having laid the hand upon the plow, and looking on the things behind, is fit for the kingdom of God." <a href="/kjv/luke/9.htm">King James Bible</a> And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. <a href="/nkjv/luke/9.htm">New King James Version</a> But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/9.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nasb/luke/9.htm">NASB 1995</a> But Jesus said to him, &#8220No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/9.htm">NASB 1977 </a> But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/lsb/luke/9.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/amp/luke/9.htm">Amplified Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back [to the things left behind] is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/csb/luke/9.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/9.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, &#8220No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/9.htm">American Standard Version</a> But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. <a href="/cev/luke/9.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Jesus answered, "Anyone who starts plowing and keeps looking back isn't worth a thing to God's kingdom!" <a href="/erv/luke/9.htm">English Revised Version</a> But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. <a href="/gwt/luke/9.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> Jesus said to him, "Whoever starts to plow and looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God." <a href="/gnt/luke/9.htm">Good News Translation</a> Jesus said to him, "Anyone who starts to plow and then keeps looking back is of no use for the Kingdom of God." <a href="/isv/luke/9.htm">International Standard Version</a> Jesus told him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." <a href="/msb/luke/9.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Then Jesus declared, ?No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.? <a href="/net/luke/9.htm">NET Bible</a> Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." <a href="/nheb/luke/9.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." <a href="/wbt/luke/9.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> And Jesus said to him, No man having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, "No one who has put his hand to the plough, and then looks behind him, is fit for the Kingdom of God. <a href="/web/luke/9.htm">World English Bible</a> But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for God’s Kingdom.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/9.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> and Jesus said to him, “No one having put his hand on a plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.” <a href="/blb/luke/9.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> And Jesus said to him, "No one having laid the hand upon the plow, and looking on the things behind, is fit for the kingdom of God." <a href="/ylt/luke/9.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> and Jesus said unto him, 'No one having put his hand on a plough, and looking back, is fit for the reign of God.' <a href="/slt/luke/9.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> And Jesus said to him, No one putting his hand upon the plough, and looking back, is adapted to the kingdom of God.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/9.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Jesus said to him: No man putting his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. <a href="/cpdv/luke/9.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow, and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nabre/luke/9.htm">New American Bible</a> [To him] Jesus said, “No one who sets a hand to the plow and looks to what was left behind is fit for the kingdom of God.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/9.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/9.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Jesus said to him, No man who puts his hand on the plough handle, and looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/9.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> Yeshua said to him, “No man lays his hands to plow and gazes behind him and is fit for the Kingdom of God.” <div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/9.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Jesus said to him: No one that puts his hand to the plow, and looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God. <a href="/godbey/luke/9.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him, <FR>No one putting his hand to the plow, and looking back, is worthy of the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/9.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> But Jesus said unto him, No man laying his hand on the plough, and looking to the things left behind, is fit for the kingdom of God.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/9.htm">Mace New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, whoever puts his hand to the plough, and looks back, is not fit to be employ'd in the kingdom of God. <a href="/wey/luke/9.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Jesus answered him, "No one who has put his hand to the plough, and then looks behind him, is fit for the Kingdom of God. <a href="/worrell/luke/9.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> And Jesus said to him, <FR>"No one, having put his hand to a plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/9.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> But Jesus said unto him, <FR>No one, that hath put his hand to the plough and looketh back, is fit for the kingdom of God.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/9-62.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv">Audio Bible</div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/3-5_0Jtd9Lc?start=4069" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe> <div class="vheadingv">Context</div><a href="/bsb/luke/9.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> …61Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” 62<a href="/greek/1161.htm" title="1161: de (Conj) -- A primary particle; but, and, etc.">Then</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ho (Art-NMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2424.htm" title="2424: Iēsous (N-NMS) -- Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites.">Jesus</a> <a href="/greek/2036.htm" title="2036: Eipen (V-AIA-3S) -- Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.">declared,</a> <a href="/greek/4314.htm" title="4314: pros (Prep) -- To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward."></a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: auton (PPro-AM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons."></a> <a href="/greek/3762.htm" title="3762: Oudeis (Adj-NMS) -- No one, none, nothing. ">“No one</a> <a href="/greek/1911.htm" title="1911: epibalōn (V-APA-NMS) -- From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to.">who puts</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tēn (Art-AFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">his</a> <a href="/greek/5495.htm" title="5495: cheira (N-AFS) -- A hand. ">hand</a> <a href="/greek/1909.htm" title="1909: ep’ (Prep) -- On, to, against, on the basis of, at. ">to</a> <a href="/greek/723.htm" title="723: arotron (N-ANS) -- A plow. From aroo; a plow.">the plow</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">and then</a> <a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: blepōn (V-PPA-NMS) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">looks</a> <a href="/greek/1519.htm" title="1519: eis (Prep) -- A primary preposition; to or into, of place, time, or purpose; also in adverbial phrases."></a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: ta (Art-ANP) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/3694.htm" title="3694: opisō (Adv) -- Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback.">back</a> <a href="/greek/1510.htm" title="1510: estin (V-PIA-3S) -- I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.">is</a> <a href="/greek/2111.htm" title="2111: euthetos (Adj-NMS) -- Suitable, fit, useful. From eu and a derivative of tithemi; well placed, i.e. appropriate.">fit</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tē (Art-DFS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.">for the</a> <a href="/greek/932.htm" title="932: basileia (N-DFS) -- From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm.">kingdom</a> <a href="/greek/3588.htm" title="3588: tou (Art-GMS) -- The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the."></a> <a href="/greek/2316.htm" title="2316: Theou (N-GMS) -- A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very.">of God.” </a> <div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div> <a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13-14</a> Brothers, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead, / I press on toward the goal to win the prize of God’s heavenly calling in Christ Jesus. <a href="/hebrews/10-38.htm">Hebrews 10:38-39</a> But My righteous one will live by faith; and if he shrinks back, I will take no pleasure in him.” / But we are not of those who shrink back and are destroyed, but of those who have faith and preserve their souls. <a href="/matthew/10-37.htm">Matthew 10:37-39</a> Anyone who loves his father or mother more than Me is not worthy of Me; anyone who loves his son or daughter more than Me is not worthy of Me; / and anyone who does not take up his cross and follow Me is not worthy of Me. / Whoever finds his life will lose it, and whoever loses his life for My sake will find it. <a href="/1_kings/19-19.htm">1 Kings 19:19-21</a> So Elijah departed and found Elisha son of Shaphat. He was plowing with twelve teams of oxen, and he was with the twelfth team. Elijah passed by him and threw his cloak around him. / So Elisha left the oxen, ran after Elijah, and said, “Please let me kiss my father and mother goodbye, and then I will follow you.” “Go on back,” Elijah replied, “for what have I done to you?” / So Elisha turned back from him, took his pair of oxen, and slaughtered them. Using the oxen’s equipment for fuel, he cooked the meat and gave it to the people, and they ate. Then he set out to follow and serve Elijah. <a href="/genesis/19-26.htm">Genesis 19:26</a> But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. <a href="/2_timothy/4-7.htm">2 Timothy 4:7-8</a> I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. / From now on there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day—and not only to me, but to all who crave His appearing. <a href="/matthew/6-24.htm">Matthew 6:24</a> No one can serve two masters: Either he will hate the one and love the other, or he will be devoted to the one and despise the other. You cannot serve both God and money. <a href="/hebrews/12-1.htm">Hebrews 12:1-2</a> Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off every encumbrance and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with endurance the race set out for us. / Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before Him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. <a href="/2_peter/2-20.htm">2 Peter 2:20-22</a> If indeed they have escaped the corruption of the world through the knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, only to be entangled and overcome by it again, their final condition is worse than it was at first. / It would have been better for them not to have known the way of righteousness than to have known it and then to turn away from the holy commandment passed on to them. / Of them the proverbs are true: “A dog returns to its vomit,” and, “A sow that is washed goes back to her wallowing in the mud.” <a href="/colossians/3-1.htm">Colossians 3:1-2</a> Therefore, since you have been raised with Christ, strive for the things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. / Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. <a href="/james/1-6.htm">James 1:6-8</a> But he must ask in faith, without doubting, because he who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. / That man should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. / He is a double-minded man, unstable in all his ways. <a href="/proverbs/4-25.htm">Proverbs 4:25-27</a> Let your eyes look forward; fix your gaze straight ahead. / Make a level path for your feet, and all your ways will be sure. / Do not swerve to the right or to the left; turn your feet away from evil. <a href="/galatians/5-7.htm">Galatians 5:7</a> You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth? <a href="/1_corinthians/9-24.htm">1 Corinthians 9:24-27</a> Do you not know that in a race all the runners run, but only one receives the prize? Run in such a way as to take the prize. / Everyone who competes in the games trains with strict discipline. They do it for a crown that is perishable, but we do it for a crown that is imperishable. / Therefore I do not run aimlessly; I do not fight like I am beating the air. ... <a href="/isaiah/50-7.htm">Isaiah 50:7</a> Because the Lord GOD helps Me, I have not been disgraced; therefore I have set My face like flint, and I know that I will not be put to shame.</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>And Jesus said to him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.No.<a href="/luke/17-31.htm">Luke 17:31,32</a> In that day, he which shall be upon the housetop, and his stuff in the house, let him not come down to take it away: and he that is in the field, let him likewise not return back… <a href="/psalms/78-8.htm">Psalm 78:8,9</a> And might not be as their fathers, a stubborn and rebellious generation; a generation that set not their heart aright, and whose spirit was not stedfast with God… <a href="/acts/15-37.htm">Acts 15:37,38</a> And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark… <div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/9-17.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/luke/3-16.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/luke/9-33.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/8-54.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/matthew/16-4.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Plough</a> <a href="/amos/6-12.htm">Plow</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/2-46.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/luke/9-60.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/1-23.htm">Service</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/10-2.htm">Enough</a> <a href="/luke/14-35.htm">Fit</a> <a href="/luke/10-42.htm">Good</a> <a href="/luke/10-11.htm">Hand</a> <a href="/luke/10-21.htm">Jesus</a> <a href="/luke/10-9.htm">Kingdom</a> <a href="/john/9-9.htm">Looks</a> <a href="/deuteronomy/22-10.htm">Plough</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/9-10.htm">Plow</a> <a href="/luke/11-33.htm">Puts</a> <a href="/luke/10-16.htm">Putting</a> <a href="/luke/10-9.htm">Reign</a> <a href="/luke/12-35.htm">Service</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 9</div>1. <a href="/luke/9-1.htm">Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.</a> 7. <a href="/luke/9-7.htm">Herod desires to see Jesus.</a> 10. <a href="/luke/9-10.htm">The apostles return.</a> 12. <a href="/luke/9-12.htm">Jesus feeds five thousand;</a> 18. <a href="/luke/9-18.htm">inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion;</a> 23. <a href="/luke/9-23.htm">proposes to all the pattern of his patience.</a> 28. <a href="/luke/9-28.htm">The transfiguration.</a> 37. <a href="/luke/9-37.htm">He heals the lunatic;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/9-43.htm">again forewarns his disciples of his passion;</a> 46. <a href="/luke/9-46.htm">commends humility;</a> 51. <a href="/luke/9-51.htm">bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge.</a> 57. <a href="/luke/9-57.htm">Many would follow him, but upon conditions.</a> </div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script> <script id="b817b7107f1d4a7997da1b3c33457e03"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=cb0edd8b-b416-47eb-8c6d-3cc96561f7e8&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; </script>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-2'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-0' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-3'> </div>  <div id='div-gpt-ad-1529103594582-1' style='max-width: 300px;'> </div>  <div align="center" id='div-gpt-ad-1531425649696-0'> </div> <ins class="adsbygoogle" style="display:inline-block;width:200px;height:200px" data-ad-client="ca-pub-3753401421161123" data-ad-slot="3592799687"></ins> <script> (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({}); </script> </div> </td></tr></table></div></div></div><div id="combox"><div class="padcom"><a name="study" id="study"></a><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="99%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/9.htm">Study Bible</a></td><td width="1%" valign="top"><a href="/study/luke/" title="Book Summary and Study">Book ◦</a> <a href="/study/chapters/luke/9.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Then Jesus declared This phrase introduces a direct statement from Jesus, emphasizing the authority and importance of His words. In the Gospels, Jesus often uses declarative statements to teach profound spiritual truths. This context is part of a larger discourse where Jesus is addressing the cost of discipleship, highlighting the seriousness and commitment required to follow Him.No one who puts his hand to the plow The imagery of plowing is rooted in agricultural practices familiar to Jesus' audience. Plowing requires focus and dedication to create straight furrows, essential for planting crops. In the Old Testament, plowing is often used metaphorically to describe preparation and readiness (e.g., <a href="/hosea/10-12.htm">Hosea 10:12</a>). This phrase suggests the beginning of a task or commitment, symbolizing the start of a journey in discipleship.and then looks back Looking back implies hesitation or regret, reminiscent of Lot's wife in <a href="/genesis/19-26.htm">Genesis 19:26</a>, who looked back at Sodom and was turned into a pillar of salt. This act of looking back signifies a divided heart or a longing for the past, which can hinder one's spiritual progress. In the context of discipleship, it suggests a lack of full commitment to the path Jesus sets forth.is fit for the kingdom of God The kingdom of God is a central theme in Jesus' teachings, representing God's sovereign rule and the fulfillment of His promises. Being "fit" for the kingdom implies readiness and suitability, which requires undivided loyalty and perseverance. This statement underscores the high standards of discipleship, where total commitment and forward focus are necessary to participate in God's kingdom. The call to be "fit" echoes the call to holiness and dedication found throughout Scripture, such as in <a href="/philippians/3-13.htm">Philippians 3:13-14</a>, where Paul speaks of pressing on toward the goal.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus.htm">Jesus</a> The central figure in this passage, Jesus is teaching about the cost of discipleship and the commitment required to follow Him. 2. <a href="/topical/t/the_disciples.htm">The Disciples</a> Although not directly mentioned in this verse, the broader context involves Jesus speaking to His disciples and potential followers about the demands of following Him. 3. <a href="/topical/t/the_kingdom_of_god.htm">The Kingdom of God</a> This is the ultimate goal and destination for believers, representing God's reign and rule, both now and in the future.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/c/commitment_to_christ.htm">Commitment to Christ</a> Following Jesus requires a total commitment. Just as a farmer must focus on plowing straight lines, a disciple must focus on Christ without distraction. <a href="/topical/t/the_danger_of_looking_back.htm">The Danger of Looking Back</a> Looking back signifies a divided heart. True discipleship demands that we leave our past behind and fully embrace the new life in Christ. <a href="/topical/t/the_cost_of_discipleship.htm">The Cost of Discipleship</a> Jesus calls us to count the cost of following Him. This involves prioritizing the kingdom of God above all else, even when it requires sacrifice. <a href="/topical/s/single-minded_focus.htm">Single-minded Focus</a> Just as a plowman must keep his eyes forward to plow effectively, Christians must keep their eyes on Jesus to live effectively for the kingdom. <a href="/topical/f/fitness_for_the_kingdom.htm">Fitness for the Kingdom</a> Spiritual fitness involves readiness and willingness to follow Jesus without hesitation or regret, demonstrating a heart fully aligned with God's purposes.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_9.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 9</a> <a href="/q/what's_the_bible's_view_on_nostalgia.htm">What is the Bible's perspective on nostalgia?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'not_taste_death'.htm">What did Jesus mean by 'some will not taste death'?</a> <a href="/q/what_caused_lot's_wife_to_look_back.htm">What caused Lot's wife to look back?</a> <a href="/q/why_should_we_remember_lot's_wife.htm">Why should we remember Lot's wife?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/9.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(62) No man, having put his hand to the plough . . .--The image which our Lord used was, as usual, one that went home to the personal experience of His hearers. They were of the peasant class, and they knew that the eye of the ploughman if he is to do his work well, must look straight before him at the line of the furrow which he is making. To look back, while working, is to mar the work entirely. The man who so looks is therefore, ipso facto, disqualified for the work of God's kingdom. <a href="/commentaries/luke/9-62.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Then δὲ (de) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_1161.htm">Strong's 1161: </a> A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2424.htm">Strong's 2424: </a> Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. declared, Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2036.htm">Strong's 2036: </a> Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “No one Οὐδεὶς (Oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3762.htm">Strong's 3762: </a> No one, none, nothing. who puts ἐπιβαλὼν (epibalōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1911.htm">Strong's 1911: </a> From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to. [his] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. hand χεῖρα (cheira) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_5495.htm">Strong's 5495: </a> A hand. to ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_1909.htm">Strong's 1909: </a> On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] plow ἄροτρον (arotron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_723.htm">Strong's 723: </a> A plow. From aroo; a plow. and then καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. looks βλέπων (blepōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. back ὀπίσω (opisō) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_3694.htm">Strong's 3694: </a> Behind, after; back, backwards. From the same as opisthen with enclitic of direction; to the back, i.e. Aback. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1510.htm">Strong's 1510: </a> I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. fit εὔθετός (euthetos) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2111.htm">Strong's 2111: </a> Suitable, fit, useful. From eu and a derivative of tithemi; well placed, i.e. appropriate. for the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3588.htm">Strong's 3588: </a> The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. kingdom βασιλείᾳ (basileia) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_932.htm">Strong's 932: </a> From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2316.htm">Strong's 2316: </a> A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. <div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 NIV</a> <a href="/nlt/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 NLT</a> <a href="/esv/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 ESV</a> <a href="/nasb/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 NASB</a> <a href="/kjv/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 KJV</a> <a href="//bibleapps.com/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 BibleApps.com</a> <a href="//bibliaparalela.com/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 Biblia Paralela</a> <a href="//holybible.com.cn/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 Chinese Bible</a> <a href="//saintebible.com/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 French Bible</a> <a href="/catholic/luke/9-62.htm">Luke 9:62 Catholic Bible</a> <a href="/luke/9-62.htm">NT Gospels: Luke 9:62 But Jesus said to him No one (Luke Lu Lk) </a></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="/luke/9-61.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 9:61"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 9:61" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="/luke/10-1.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 10:1"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 10:1" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhnew2.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></td></tr></table></div></body></html>