Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Jesus replied, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for service in the kingdom of God.” New Living Translation But Jesus told him, “Anyone who puts a hand to the plow and then looks back is not fit for the Kingdom of God.” English Standard Version Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Berean Standard Bible Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Berean Literal Bible 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." King James Bible And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. New King James Version But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” New American Standard Bible But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” NASB 1995 But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” NASB 1977 But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Legacy Standard Bible But Jesus said to him, “No one, after putting his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” Amplified Bible 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.” Christian Standard Bible But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Holman Christian Standard Bible But Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” American Standard Version But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Contemporary English Version Jesus answered, "Anyone who starts plowing and keeps looking back isn't worth a thing to God's kingdom!" English Revised Version But Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. GOD'S WORD® Translation Jesus said to him, "Whoever starts to plow and looks back is not fit for the kingdom of God." Good News Translation Jesus said to him, "Anyone who starts to plow and then keeps looking back is of no use for the Kingdom of God." International Standard Version Jesus told him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." Majority Standard Bible Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” NET Bible Jesus said to him, "No one who puts his hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God." New Heart English Bible But Jesus said to him, "No one, having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God." Webster's Bible Translation And Jesus said to him, No man having put his hand to the plow, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Weymouth New Testament 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. World English Bible But Jesus said to him, “No one, having put his hand to the plow and looking back, is fit for God’s Kingdom.” Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionand Jesus said to him, “No one having put his hand on a plow, and looking back, is fit for the Kingdom of God.” Berean Literal Bible 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." Young's Literal Translation and Jesus said unto him, 'No one having put his hand on a plough, and looking back, is fit for the reign of God.' Smith's Literal Translation And Jesus said to him, No one putting his hand upon the plough, and looking back, is adapted to the kingdom of God. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleJesus said to him: No man putting his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Catholic Public Domain Version Jesus said to him, “No one who puts his hand to the plow, and then looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God.” New American Bible [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.” New Revised Standard Version Jesus said to him, “No one who puts a hand to the plow and looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleJesus said to him, No man who puts his hand on the plough handle, and looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Aramaic Bible in Plain English Yeshua said to him, “No man lays his hands to plow and gazes behind him and is fit for the Kingdom of God.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentJesus said to him: No one that puts his hand to the plow, and looks back, is fit for the kingdom of God. Godbey New Testament And Jesus said to him, Haweis New Testament 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. Mace New Testament 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. Weymouth New Testament 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. Worrell New Testament And Jesus said to him, Worsley New Testament But Jesus said unto him, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context The Cost of Discipleship…61Still another said, “I will follow You, Lord; but first let me bid farewell to my family.” 62Then Jesus declared, “No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God.” Cross References Philippians 3:13-14 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. Hebrews 10:38-39 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. Matthew 10:37-39 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. 1 Kings 19:19-21 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. Genesis 19:26 But Lot’s wife looked back, and she became a pillar of salt. 2 Timothy 4:7-8 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. Matthew 6:24 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. Hebrews 12:1-2 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. 2 Peter 2:20-22 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.” Colossians 3:1-2 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. James 1:6-8 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. Proverbs 4:25-27 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. Galatians 5:7 You were running so well. Who has obstructed you from obeying the truth? 1 Corinthians 9:24-27 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. ... Isaiah 50:7 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. Treasury of Scripture 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. Luke 17:31,32 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… Psalm 78:8,9 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… Acts 15:37,38 And Barnabas determined to take with them John, whose surname was Mark… Jump to Previous Enough Fit Good Hand Jesus Kingdom Looks Plough Plow Puts Putting Reign ServiceJump to Next Enough Fit Good Hand Jesus Kingdom Looks Plough Plow Puts Putting Reign ServiceLuke 9 1. Jesus sends his apostles to work miracles, and to preach.7. Herod desires to see Jesus. 10. The apostles return. 12. Jesus feeds five thousand; 18. inquires what opinion the world had of him; foretells his passion; 23. proposes to all the pattern of his patience. 28. The transfiguration. 37. He heals the lunatic; 43. again forewarns his disciples of his passion; 46. commends humility; 51. bids them to show mildness toward all, without desire of revenge. 57. Many would follow him, but upon conditions. But Jesus declared This phrase introduces the authoritative teaching of Jesus, emphasizing His role as the ultimate teacher and guide. The Greek word for "declared" is "εἶπεν" (eipen), which conveys a sense of solemn pronouncement. In the context of the Gospels, when Jesus speaks, it is with divine authority, underscoring the importance of His words. This declaration is not merely a suggestion but a command that demands attention and obedience from His followers. No one who puts his hand to the plow and then looks back is fit for the kingdom of God Greek Thenδὲ (de) Conjunction Strong's 1161: A primary particle; but, and, etc. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. declared, Εἶπεν (Eipen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2036: Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say. “No one Οὐδεὶς (Oudeis) Adjective - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 3762: No one, none, nothing. who puts ἐπιβαλὼν (epibalōn) Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 1911: From epi and ballo; to throw upon; specially to reflect; impersonally, to belong to. [his] τὴν (tēn) Article - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 5495: A hand. to ἐπ’ (ep’) Preposition Strong's 1909: On, to, against, on the basis of, at. [the] plow ἄροτρον (arotron) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 723: A plow. From aroo; a plow. and then καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. looks βλέπων (blepōn) Verb - Present Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 991: (primarily physical), I look, see, perceive, discern. A primary verb; to look at. back ὀπίσω (opisō) Adverb Strong's 3694: 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 Strong's 1510: 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 Strong's 2111: Suitable, fit, useful. From eu and a derivative of tithemi; well placed, i.e. appropriate. for the τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: 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 Strong's 932: From basileus; properly, royalty, i.e. rule, or a realm. of God.” Θεοῦ (Theou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2316: A deity, especially the supreme Divinity; figuratively, a magistrate; by Hebraism, very. 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