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Luke 8:18

New Testament Gospel ASV (1901)

What does Luke 8:18 say?

The American Standard Version records this verse as: “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.” Read the surrounding verses and the named sources below before drawing broader conclusions.

The verse

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.
Luke 8:18 — American Standard Version

Context — Luke 8

American Standard Version (1901) — public domain. Click any verse for its study page.
15And that in the good ground, these are such as in an honest and good heart, having heard the word, hold it fast, and bring forth fruit with patience.
16And no man, when he hath lighted a lamp, covereth it with a vessel, or putteth it under a bed; but putteth it on a stand, that they that enter in may see the light.
17For nothing is hid, that shall not be made manifest; nor [anything] secret, that shall not be known and come to light.
18Take 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.
19And there came to him his mother and brethren, and they could not come at him for the crowd.
20And it was told him, Thy mother and thy brethren stand without, desiring to see thee.
21But he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these that hear the word of God, and do it.
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What do historical commentaries say?

John Gill's Exposition
John Gill (1697–1771) · Exposition of the Old and New Testament · 18th-century historical commentary
“Take heed therefore how ye hear, etc.] That ye hear not in a careless and negligent manner, since what truths and doctrines ye now hear with the ear, are to be preached by you unto others: for whosoever hath; that is, hath knowledge of the doctrines of the Gospel, and hath gifts and abilities to preach them to others: to him shall be given; more knowledge, and by using his gifts they shall be increased: but he that hath not; true, solid, spiritual knowledge of divine things, though he has had considerable advantages and opportunities of learning it, as the apostles especially had: from him shall be taken, even that which he seemeth to have; or “that which he thinks he has”, as the Syriac…”
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Jamieson, Fausset & Brown
Robert Jamieson, A. R. Fausset & David Brown · Commentary Critical and Explanatory on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“how ye--in Mar 4:24, "what ye hear." The one implies the other. The precept is very weighty. seemeth to have--or, "thinketh that he hath" (Margin). The "having" of Mat 13:12 (on which see), and this "thinking he hath," are not different. Hanging loosely on him, and not appropriated, it is and is not his.”
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Barnes' Notes
Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · Notes on the Whole Bible · 19th-century historical commentary
“See the notes at Mark 4:21-25. return to 'Top of Page'”
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Wesley's Explanatory Notes
John Wesley (1703–1791) · Explanatory Notes upon the New Testament and Old Testament notes · 18th-century historical commentary
“The word commonly translated seemeth, wherever it occurs, does not weaken, but greatly strengthens the sense. Mat 13:12; Mar 4:25; Luk 19:26. Luke 8:19”
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Tyndale Open Study Notes
Tyndale House Publishers · Tyndale Open Study Notes · Modern study notes
“8:18 those who listen: Cp. Prov 9:9.”
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Treasury of Scriptural Knowledge
R. A. Torrey and contributors · The Treasury of Scripture Knowledge · Cross-reference reference work
“heed: Luk 9:44; Deu 32:46, Deu 32:47; Pro 2:2-5; Mar 4:23, Mar 4:24, Mar 13:14; Act 10:33, Act 17:11; Heb 2:1; Jam 1:19-25; Pe1 2:1, Pe1 2:2 for: Luk 19:26; Mat 13:12, Mat 25:29; Mar 4:25; Joh 15:2 from: Luk 12:20, Luk 12:21, Luk 16:2-4, Luk 16:19-25; Mat 7:22, Mat 7:23; Co1 13:1-3 seemeth to have: or, thinketh that he hath, Pro 14:12; Rom 12:3; Co1 3:18, Co1 8:2, Co1 14:37; Phi 3:4; Jam 1:26 Luke 8:19”
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