Luke
“And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
Luke 18:27
Luke 18:27 (KJV) speaks to God's power, powerlessness, and hope — 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
“But Jesus beheld them, and said unto them, With men this is impossible; but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26“And Jesus looking upon them saith, With men it is impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible.”
Mark 10:27“For with God nothing shall be impossible.”
Luke 1:37“Behold, I am the LORD, the God of all flesh: is there any thing too hard for me?”
Jeremiah 32:27“Ah Lord GOD! behold, thou hast made the heaven and the earth by thy great power and stretched out arm, and there is nothing too hard for thee:”
Jeremiah 32:17“Jesus said unto him, If thou canst believe, all things are possible to him that believeth.”
Mark 9:23
Common questions
What does Luke 18:27 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 18:27 reads: "And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." The verse speaks to God's power, powerlessness, and hope. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 18 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 18:27 in the King James Version?
Yes. "And he said, The things which are impossible with men are possible with God." is Luke 18:27 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 18.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 18:27?
Verses that sit beside Luke 18:27 include Matthew 19:26, Mark 10:27, and Luke 1:37. Reading them alongside Luke 18:27 deepens the theme of God's power.
How can I pray with Luke 18:27?
Read Luke 18:27 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.