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Whoever has will be given more; whoever does not have, even what they think they have will be taken from them.&#8221 <a href="/nlt/luke/8.htm">New Living Translation</a> “So pay attention to how you hear. To those who listen to my teaching, more understanding will be given. But for those who are not listening, even what they think they understand will be taken away from them.” <a href="/esv/luke/8.htm">English Standard Version</a> Take care then how you hear, for to the one who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he thinks that he has will be taken away.” <a href="/bsb/luke/8.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a> Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore take heed how you hear; for whoever might have, to him will be given; and whoever might not have, even what he seems to have will be taken away from him." <a href="/kjv/luke/8.htm">King James Bible</a> Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. <a href="/nkjv/luke/8.htm">New King James Version</a> Therefore take heed how you hear. For whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he seems to have will be taken from him.” <a href="/nasb_/luke/8.htm">New American Standard Bible</a> So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more will be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/nasb/luke/8.htm">NASB 1995</a> &#8220So take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.&#8221 <a href="/nasb77/luke/8.htm">NASB 1977 </a> “Therefore take care how you listen; for whoever has, to him shall more be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.” <a href="/lsb/luke/8.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a> So beware how you listen, for whoever has, to him more shall be given; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has shall be taken away from him.” <a href="/amp/luke/8.htm">Amplified Bible</a> So be careful how you listen; for whoever has [a teachable heart], to him more [understanding] will be given; and whoever does not have [a longing for truth], even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/csb/luke/8.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/hcsb/luke/8.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a> Therefore take care how you listen. For whoever has, more will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.&#8221 <a href="/asv/luke/8.htm">American Standard Version</a> Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath. <a href="/cev/luke/8.htm">Contemporary English Version</a> Pay attention to how you listen! Everyone who has something will be given more, but people who have nothing will lose what little they think they have. <a href="/erv/luke/8.htm">English Revised Version</a> Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that which he thinketh he hath. <a href="/gwt/luke/8.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a> "So pay attention to how you listen! Those who understand [these mysteries] will be given [more knowledge]. However, some people don't understand [these mysteries]. Even what they think they understand will be taken away from them." <a href="/gnt/luke/8.htm">Good News Translation</a> "Be careful, then, how you listen; because those who have something will be given more, but whoever has nothing will have taken away from them even the little they think they have." <a href="/isv/luke/8.htm">International Standard Version</a> So pay attention to how you listen, because to the one who has something, more will be given. However, from the one who doesn't have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him." <a href="/msb/luke/8.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a> Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. Whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.? <a href="/net/luke/8.htm">NET Bible</a> So listen carefully, for whoever has will be given more, but whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken from him." <a href="/nheb/luke/8.htm">New Heart English Bible</a> So consider carefully how you listen. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever does not have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has." <a href="/wbt/luke/8.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a> Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whoever hath, to him shall be given; and whoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Be careful, therefore, how you hear; for whoever has anything, to him more shall be given, and whoever has nothing, even that which he thinks he has shall be taken away from him." <a href="/web/luke/8.htm">World English Bible</a> Be careful therefore how you hear. For whoever has, to him will be given; and whoever doesn’t have, from him will be taken away even that which he thinks he has.” <div class="vheading2">Literal Translations</div><a href="/lsv/luke/8.htm">Literal Standard Version</a> See, therefore, how you hear, for whoever may have, there will be given to him, and whoever may not have, also what he seems to have will be taken from him.” <a href="/blb/luke/8.htm">Berean Literal Bible</a> Therefore take heed how you hear; for whoever might have, to him will be given; and whoever might not have, even what he seems to have will be taken away from him." <a href="/ylt/luke/8.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a> 'See, therefore, how ye hear, for whoever may have, there shall be given to him, and whoever may not have, also what he seemeth to have, shall be taken from him.' <a href="/slt/luke/8.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a> See therefore how ye hear: for whoever should have, shall be given him; and whoever should not have, and what he seems to have shall be taken away from him.<div class="vheading2">Catholic Translations</div><a href="/drb/luke/8.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a> Take heed therefore how you hear. For whosoever hath, to him shall be given: and whosoever hath not, that also which he thinketh he hath, shall be taken away from him. <a href="/cpdv/luke/8.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a> Therefore, take care how you listen. For whoever has, it will be given to him; and whoever does not have, even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/nabre/luke/8.htm">New American Bible</a> Take care, then, how you hear. To anyone who has, more will be given, and from the one who has not, even what he seems to have will be taken away.” <a href="/nrsvce/luke/8.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a> Then pay attention to how you listen; for to those who have, more will be given; and from those who do not have, even what they seem to have will be taken away.”<div class="vheading2">Translations from Aramaic</div><a href="/lamsa/luke/8.htm">Lamsa Bible</a> Take heed how you hear; for he who has, to him shall be given; and he who has not, even that which he thinks he has shall be taken away from him. <a href="/aramaic-plain-english/luke/8.htm">Aramaic Bible in Plain English</a> “Take heed how you hear. Whoever has it, it will be given to him, and whoever does not have it, also that which he thinks he has will be taken from him.”<div class="vheading2">NT Translations</div><a href="/anderson/luke/8.htm">Anderson New Testament</a> Take heed, therefore, how you hear; for whoever has, to him shall be given; and whoever has not, even that which he seems to have shall be taken from him.<CM> <a href="/godbey/luke/8.htm">Godbey New Testament</a> <FR>Therefore see how you hear: for whosoever may have, it shall be given unto him; and whosoever may not have, it shall be taken from him, even that which he seems to have.<Fr> <a href="/haweis/luke/8.htm">Haweis New Testament</a> Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall be taken away from.<CM> <a href="/mace/luke/8.htm">Mace New Testament</a> improve therefore what you hear: for he that improves what he has, shall have more; but he that does not, shall lose even that, which he thinks he possesses. <a href="/wey/luke/8.htm">Weymouth New Testament</a> Be careful, therefore, how you hear; for whoever has anything, to him more shall be given, and whoever has nothing, even that which he thinks he has shall be taken away from him." <a href="/worrell/luke/8.htm">Worrell New Testament</a> <FR>Take heed, therefore, how ye hear; for whosoever has, to him shall be given; and whosoever has not, even what he seems to have shall be taken from him."<Fr> <a href="/worsley/luke/8.htm">Worsley New Testament</a> <FR>Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever <Fr>improveth what he<FR> hath, to him shall <Fr>more<FR> be given; and whosoever hath not, even what he seemeth to have shall be taken from him.<Fr> <a href="/parallel/luke/8-18.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=3148" 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/8.htm">The Lesson of the Lamp</a> …17For there is nothing hidden that will not be disclosed, and nothing concealed that will not be made known and brought to light. 18<a href="/greek/991.htm" title="991: Blepete (V-PMA-2P) -- (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at.">Pay attention,</a> <a href="/greek/3767.htm" title="3767: oun (Conj) -- Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly.">therefore,</a> <a href="/greek/4459.htm" title="4459: pōs (Adv) -- Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much!">to how</a> <a href="/greek/191.htm" title="191: akouete (V-PIA-2P) -- To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.">you listen.</a> <a href="/greek/1063.htm" title="1063: gar (Conj) -- For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason."></a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">Whoever</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echē (V-PSA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">has</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autō (PPro-DM3S) -- 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/1325.htm" title="1325: dothēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give.">will be given more,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">but</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: hos (RelPro-NMS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">whoever</a> <a href="/greek/302.htm" title="302: an (Prtcl) -- A primary particle, denoting a supposition, wish, possibility or uncertainty."></a> <a href="/greek/3361.htm" title="3361: mē (Adv) -- Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether."></a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echē (V-PSA-3S) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">does not have,</a> <a href="/greek/2532.htm" title="2532: kai (Conj) -- And, even, also, namely. ">even</a> <a href="/greek/3739.htm" title="3739: ho (RelPro-ANS) -- Who, which, what, that. ">what</a> <a href="/greek/1380.htm" title="1380: dokei (V-PIA-3S) -- A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem.">he thinks</a> <a href="/greek/2192.htm" title="2192: echein (V-PNA) -- To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold.">he has</a> <a href="/greek/142.htm" title="142: arthēsetai (V-FIP-3S) -- To raise, lift up, take away, remove. ">will be taken away</a> <a href="/greek/575.htm" title="575: ap’ (Prep) -- From, away from. A primary particle; off, i.e. Away, in various senses.">from</a> <a href="/greek/846.htm" title="846: autou (PPro-GM3S) -- He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.">him.”</a> 19Then Jesus’ mother and brothers came to see Him, but they were unable to reach Him because of the crowd.…<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="/matthew/13-12.htm">Matthew 13:12</a> Whoever has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. Whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/mark/4-24.htm">Mark 4:24-25</a> He went on to say, “Pay attention to what you hear. With the measure you use, it will be measured to you, and even more will be added to you. / For whoever has will be given more. But whoever does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him.” <a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29</a> For everyone who has will be given more, and he will have an abundance. But the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/luke/19-26.htm">Luke 19:26</a> He replied, ‘I tell you that everyone who has will be given more; but the one who does not have, even what he has will be taken away from him. <a href="/proverbs/9-9.htm">Proverbs 9:9</a> Instruct a wise man, and he will be wiser still; teach a righteous man, and he will increase his learning. <a href="/matthew/7-2.htm">Matthew 7:2</a> For with the same judgment you pronounce, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. <a href="/james/1-22.htm">James 1:22-25</a> Be doers of the word, and not hearers only. Otherwise, you are deceiving yourselves. / For anyone who hears the word but does not carry it out is like a man who looks at his face in a mirror, / and after observing himself goes away and immediately forgets what he looks like. ... <a href="/romans/10-17.htm">Romans 10:17</a> Consequently, faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the word of Christ. <a href="/hebrews/2-1.htm">Hebrews 2:1</a> We must pay closer attention, therefore, to what we have heard, so that we do not drift away. <a href="/john/15-2.htm">John 15:2</a> He cuts off every branch in Me that bears no fruit, and every branch that does bear fruit, He prunes to make it even more fruitful. <a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18</a> Let no one deceive himself. If any of you thinks he is wise in this age, he should become a fool, so that he may become wise. <a href="/proverbs/1-5.htm">Proverbs 1:5</a> let the wise listen and gain instruction, and the discerning acquire wise counsel <a href="/isaiah/55-3.htm">Isaiah 55:3</a> Incline your ear and come to Me; listen, so that your soul may live. I will make with you an everlasting covenant—My loving devotion promised to David. <a href="/ezekiel/3-10.htm">Ezekiel 3:10</a> “Son of man,” He added, “listen carefully to all the words I speak to you, and take them to heart. <a href="/2_peter/1-5.htm">2 Peter 1:5-8</a> For this very reason, make every effort to add to your faith virtue; and to virtue, knowledge; / and to knowledge, self-control; and to self-control, perseverance; and to perseverance, godliness; / and to godliness, brotherly kindness; and to brotherly kindness, love. ...</div> <a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div>Take heed therefore how you hear: for whoever has, to him shall be given; and whoever has not, from him shall be taken even that which he seems to have.heed.<a href="/luke/9-44.htm">Luke 9:44</a> Let these sayings sink down into your ears: for the Son of man shall be delivered into the hands of men.<a href="/deuteronomy/32-46.htm">Deuteronomy 32:46,47</a> And he said unto them, Set your hearts unto all the words which I testify among you this day, which ye shall command your children to observe to do, all the words of this law… <a href="/proverbs/2-2.htm">Proverbs 2:2-5</a> So that thou incline thine ear unto wisdom, and apply thine heart to understanding; … for.<a href="/luke/19-26.htm">Luke 19:26</a> For I say unto you, That unto every one which hath shall be given; and from him that hath not, even that he hath shall be taken away from him.<a href="/matthew/13-12.htm">Matthew 13:12</a> For whosoever hath, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken away even that he hath.<a href="/matthew/25-29.htm">Matthew 25:29</a> For unto every one that hath shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that hath not shall be taken away even that which he hath.from.<a href="/luke/12-20.htm">Luke 12:20,21</a> But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided? … <a href="/luke/16-2.htm">Luke 16:2-4,19-25</a> And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward… <a href="/matthew/7-22.htm">Matthew 7:22,23</a> Many will say to me in that day, Lord, Lord, have we not prophesied in thy name? and in thy name have cast out devils? and in thy name done many wonderful works? … seemeth to have.<a href="/proverbs/14-12.htm">Proverbs 14:12</a> There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.<a href="/romans/12-3.htm">Romans 12:3</a> For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.<a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">1 Corinthians 3:18</a> Let no man deceive himself. If any man among you seemeth to be wise in this world, let him become a fool, that he may be wise.<div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/luke/4-39.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/6-42.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/luke/4-10.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/luke/6-41.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/luke/8-15.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/8-14.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/mark/13-33.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Light</a> <a href="/mark/8-32.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/luke/8-17.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/ezekiel/34-18.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/luke/7-43.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/isaiah/19-17.htm">Thinketh</a> <a href="/lamentations/3-20.htm">Thinks</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/luke/8-34.htm">Care</a> <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">Careful</a> <a href="/luke/9-44.htm">Carefully</a> <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Consider</a> <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">Hear</a> <a href="/luke/8-21.htm">Hearing</a> <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Heed</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Hidden</a> <a href="/luke/11-35.htm">Light</a> <a href="/john/1-20.htm">Openly</a> <a href="/luke/8-47.htm">Secret</a> <a href="/luke/10-36.htm">Seemeth</a> <a href="/luke/10-36.htm">Seems</a> <a href="/1_corinthians/3-18.htm">Thinketh</a> <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">Thinks</a><div class="vheading2">Luke 8</div>1. <a href="/luke/8-1.htm">Women minister unto Jesus of their own means.</a> 4. <a href="/luke/8-4.htm">Jesus, after he had preached from place to place,</a> 9. <a href="/luke/8-9.htm">explains the parable of the sower,</a> 16. <a href="/luke/8-16.htm">and the candle;</a> 19. <a href="/luke/8-19.htm">declares who are his mother, and brothers;</a> 22. <a href="/luke/8-22.htm">rebukes the winds;</a> 26. <a href="/luke/8-26.htm">casts the legion of demons out of the man into the herd of pigs;</a> 37. <a href="/luke/8-37.htm">is rejected by the Gadarenes;</a> 43. <a href="/luke/8-43.htm">heals the woman of her bleeding;</a> 49. <a href="/luke/8-49.htm">and raises Jairus's daughter from death.</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/8.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/8.htm" title="Chapter summary and Study">Chapter </a></tr></table></div>Pay attention, therefore, to how you listen. This phrase emphasizes the importance of active and discerning listening, especially in the context of receiving spiritual truths. In the biblical context, Jesus often spoke in parables, which required careful attention and a heart open to understanding. The cultural context of the time valued oral tradition, making listening a crucial skill. This call to attentive listening is echoed in <a href="/james/1-19.htm">James 1:19</a>, which advises believers to be "quick to listen, slow to speak."Whoever has will be given more, This principle reflects the spiritual law of growth and abundance. In the context of Jesus' teachings, it suggests that those who are receptive and faithful with the spiritual insights and gifts they have will receive even greater understanding and blessings. This idea is paralleled in the Parable of the Talents (<a href="/matthew/25-14.htm">Matthew 25:14-30</a>), where faithful servants are rewarded with more responsibility and joy.but whoever does not have, This phrase warns of the consequences of spiritual neglect or indifference. It implies a lack of genuine engagement with the truth. In the historical context, many religious leaders of the time had access to the Scriptures but failed to recognize Jesus as the Messiah, illustrating a lack of true spiritual possession.even what he thinks he has will be taken away from him.” This serves as a sobering reminder of the dangers of self-deception and complacency. It suggests that superficial or assumed spiritual knowledge can be lost if not genuinely possessed and nurtured. This concept is seen in the warnings to the churches in Revelation, where Jesus cautions against losing one's lampstand (<a href="/revelation/2-5.htm">Revelation 2:5</a>). It underscores the necessity of a sincere and active faith.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <a href="/topical/j/jesus_christ.htm">Jesus Christ</a> The speaker of this verse, Jesus is teaching His disciples and the crowd about the importance of listening and responding to His words. 2. <a href="/topical/d/disciples.htm">Disciples</a> The primary audience of Jesus' teachings, they are being instructed on how to understand and apply His teachings. 3. <a href="/topical/c/crowd.htm">Crowd</a> The larger group of people who often followed Jesus, listening to His parables and teachings.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_attentive_listening.htm">The Importance of Attentive Listening</a> Jesus emphasizes the need to listen carefully to His teachings. In the original Greek, the word for "listen" (akou?) implies not just hearing but understanding and acting upon what is heard. <a href="/topical/s/spiritual_growth_and_responsibility.htm">Spiritual Growth and Responsibility</a> The principle of "whoever has will be given more" highlights the responsibility of believers to cultivate and grow their faith. Spiritual truths are entrusted to those who actively engage with them. <a href="/topical/c/consequences_of_neglect.htm">Consequences of Neglect</a> The warning that "even what he thinks he has will be taken away" serves as a caution against complacency in spiritual matters. It underscores the danger of assuming possession of spiritual truths without genuine engagement. <a href="/topical/a/active_engagement_with_scripture.htm">Active Engagement with Scripture</a> Believers are encouraged to actively engage with the Word of God, applying it to their lives. This involves regular study, meditation, and prayerful reflection. <a href="/topical/c/community_and_accountability.htm">Community and Accountability</a> Engaging with a community of believers can enhance understanding and application of Scripture. Accountability partners or study groups can provide support and encouragement.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_luke_8.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Luke 8</a> <a href="/q/why_doesn't_god_answer_my_prayers.htm">Why doesn't God answer my prayers?</a> <a href="/q/what_did_jesus_mean_by_'more_given'.htm">What did Jesus mean by "More will be given"?</a> <a href="/q/meaning_of_'perfect_love_casts_out_fear'.htm">What does 'perfect love casts out fear' mean?</a> <a href="/q/why_did_jesus_use_parables_to_obscure.htm">In Mark 4:10–12, why would Jesus deliberately use parables to prevent some from understanding instead of clearly teaching everyone? </a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/luke/8.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(18) Take heed therefore how ye hear.--This again meets us in different contexts. Here and in <a href="/matthew/13-12.htm" title="For whoever has, to him shall be given, and he shall have more abundance: but whoever has not, from him shall be taken away even that he has.">Matthew 13:12</a> (where see Note), after the interpretation of the Sower; in <a href="/matthew/25-29.htm" title="For to every one that has shall be given, and he shall have abundance: but from him that has not shall be taken away even that which he has.">Matthew 25:29</a>, as the lesson of the parable of the Talents; in <a href="/luke/19-26.htm" title="For I say to you, That to every one which has shall be given; and from him that has not, even that he has shall be taken away from him.">Luke 19:26</a>, in an analogous position, as the lesson of the parable of the Pounds.That which he seemeth to have.--Better, with the margin, as <a href="/1_corinthians/10-12.htm" title="Why let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.">1Corinthians 10:12</a>, that which he thinks he hath. It is only in this passage that the close of the proverb takes this form. The man who does not use his knowledge has no real possession in it; and shallow and unreal as it is, he will lose even that. The work of education in all its many forms, intellectual or spiritual, in boyhood or manhood, presents but too many instances of the operation of this law.<div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/luke/8.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div>Verse 18. - Take heed therefore how ye hear: for whosoever hath, to him shall be given; and whosoever hath not, from him shall be taken even that which he seemeth to have. A grave warning to his disciples primarily, and then to all who take upon themselves any work, even the humblest, connected with teaching Divine truth. The real strident, patient, humble, and restlessly industrious, he shall be endowed with ever-increasing powers; while the make-believe, lazy, and self-sufficient one shall be punished by the gradual waning of the little light which once shone in his soul. <a href="/commentaries/luke/8-18.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a> <a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Greek</div>Pay attention, Βλέπετε (Blepete) Verb - Present Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_991.htm">Strong's 991: </a> (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. therefore, οὖν (oun) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_3767.htm">Strong's 3767: </a> Therefore, then. Apparently a primary word; certainly, or accordingly. to how πῶς (pōs) Adverb <a href="/greek/strongs_4459.htm">Strong's 4459: </a> Adverb from the base of pou; an interrogative particle of manner; in what way?; also as exclamation, how much! you listen. ἀκούετε (akouete) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 2nd Person Plural <a href="/greek/strongs_191.htm">Strong's 191: </a> To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear. Whoever ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. has ἔχῃ (echē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. will be given [more], δοθήσεται (dothēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1325.htm">Strong's 1325: </a> To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. [but] καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. whoever ὃς (hos) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Masculine Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. does not have, ἔχῃ (echē) Verb - Present Subjunctive Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. even καὶ (kai) Conjunction <a href="/greek/strongs_2532.htm">Strong's 2532: </a> And, even, also, namely. what ὃ (ho) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Accusative Neuter Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_3739.htm">Strong's 3739: </a> Who, which, what, that. he thinks δοκεῖ (dokei) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_1380.htm">Strong's 1380: </a> A prolonged form of a primary verb, doko dok'-o of the same meaning; to think; by implication, to seem. he has ἔχειν (echein) Verb - Present Infinitive Active <a href="/greek/strongs_2192.htm">Strong's 2192: </a> To have, hold, possess. Including an alternate form scheo skheh'-o; a primary verb; to hold. will be taken away ἀρθήσεται (arthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_142.htm">Strong's 142: </a> To raise, lift up, take away, remove. from ἀπ’ (ap’) Preposition <a href="/greek/strongs_575.htm">Strong's 575: </a> From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. him.” αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular <a href="/greek/strongs_846.htm">Strong's 846: </a> He, she, it, they, them, same. 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