Luke
“And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself.”
Luke 10:27
Luke 10:27 (KJV) speaks to love for others, obedience, and God's love — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Read it aloud, and notice which words settle deepest.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Galatians 5:14“Love worketh no ill to his neighbour: therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.”
Romans 13:10“And the second is like unto it, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Matthew 22:39“And now abideth faith, hope, charity, these three; but the greatest of these is charity.”
1 Corinthians 13:13“Owe no man any thing, but to love one another: for he that loveth another hath fulfilled the law.”
Romans 13:8“Beloved, let us love one another: for love is of God; and every one that loveth is born of God, and knoweth God.”
1 John 4:7
Common questions
What does Luke 10:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 10:27 reads: "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself." The verse speaks to love for others, obedience, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 10 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 10:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he answering said, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength, and with all thy mind; and thy neighbour as thyself." is Luke 10:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 10.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 10:27?
Verses that sit beside Luke 10:27 include Galatians 5:14, Romans 13:10, and Matthew 22:39. Reading them alongside Luke 10:27 deepens the theme of love for others.
How can I pray with Luke 10:27?
Read Luke 10:27 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.