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The Gospel of Luke, Chapter by Chapter

Every passage in Luke, organized chapter by chapter. Each chapter opens with its full summary and outline, followed by the verse-by-verse commentary on every scene, parable, and miracle within it, in the order they appear in the text.

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Chapter 1

Zechariah, Mary, and the Coming of John and Jesus

6 articles
Luke 1: Chapter Summary and OutlinePopular Zechariah and Elizabeth (Luke 1:5-25) Luke 1:26-38: The Annunciation Luke 1:46-56: Mary's Magnificat The Birth of John the Baptist (Luke 1:57-66) Zechariah's Prophecy About John (Luke 1:67-79)
Chapter 2

The Birth of Jesus

5 articles
Luke 2: Chapter Summary and Outline The Birth of Jesus: A Humble Arrival (Luke 2:1-7) Angels, Shepherds, and Jesus Born in Bethlehem (Luke 2:8-20) Jesus Is Presented in the Temple (Luke 2:21-40) The Boy Jesus in the Temple (Luke 2:41-52)
Chapter 3

John the Baptist and Jesus' Baptism

6 articles
Luke 3: Chapter Summary and Outline John the Baptist (Luke 3:1-20) John the Baptist's Ministry (Luke 3:1-6) John the Baptist and Repentance (Luke 3:7-14) John Declares the Coming Messiah (Luke 3:15-20) Jesus' Genealogy and God's Grace (Luke 3:23-38)
Chapter 4

Temptation and the Start of Ministry

5 articles
Luke 4: Chapter Summary and Outline The Temptation of Jesus (Luke 4:1-13) Jesus Begins His Ministry in Nazareth (Luke 4:14-30) Jesus Heals in Capernaum (Luke 4:31-37) Jesus Heals Peter's Mother-in-Law (Luke 4:38-41)Popular
Chapter 5

Calling the First Disciples

6 articles
Luke 5: Chapter Summary and Outline Jesus Calls the First Disciples (Luke 5:1-11) Jesus Cleanses a Leper (Luke 5:12-16) Jesus Heals a Paralytic (Luke 5:17-26) Jesus Calls Levi (Luke 5:27-32) Jesus Is Asked About Fasting (Luke 5:33-39)Popular
Chapter 6

The Sabbath, the Twelve, and the Sermon on the Plain

9 articles
Luke 6: Chapter Summary and OutlinePopular Jesus and the Sabbath (Luke 6:1-5) Jesus Heals a Man on the Sabbath (Luke 6:6-11) Jesus Chooses the Twelve Apostles (Luke 6:12-16) The Sermon on the Plain (Luke 6:17-26) Love Your Enemies (Luke 6:27-36) Do Not Judge (Luke 6:37-42) A Tree and Its Fruit (Luke 6:43-45) The Wise and Foolish Builders (Luke 6:46-49)
Chapter 7

Faith, Compassion, and Forgiveness

5 articles
Luke 7: Chapter Summary and Outline Healing a Centurion's Servant (Luke 7:1-10) Raising the Widow's Son at Nain (Luke 7:11-17) John's Questions to Jesus (Luke 7:18-35) A Sinful Woman Forgiven (Luke 7:36-50)Popular
Chapter 8

Parables, Miracles, and Faith Tested

9 articles
Luke 8: Chapter Summary and Outline The Women Who Followed Jesus (Luke 8:1-3) The Parable of the Sower (Luke 8:4-8) The Purpose of the Parables (Luke 8:9-15) A Lamp Under a Jar (Luke 8:16-18) Jesus' Mother and Brothers (Luke 8:19-21) Jesus Calms the Storm (Luke 8:22-25) The Healing of the Gerasene Demoniac (Luke 8:26-39) Healing of Jairus' Daughter and the Woman (Luke 8:40-56)Popular
Chapter 9

Feeding the Five Thousand and the Transfiguration

11 articles
Luke 9: Chapter Summary and Outline Sending Out the Twelve (Luke 9:1-6) Herod's Perplexity About Jesus (Luke 9:7-9) Jesus Feeds the Five Thousand (Luke 9:10-17) Peter's Confession (Luke 9:18-20) Jesus Predicts His Death (Luke 9:21-27) The Transfiguration (Luke 9:28-36) Jesus Heals a Boy with a Demon (Luke 9:37-43) Jesus Predicts His Death, Again (Luke 9:44-50) Why Did the Samaritans Reject Jesus? (Luke 9:51-56) The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 9:57-62)
Chapter 10

The Seventy, the Good Samaritan, and Mary and Martha

6 articles
Luke 10: Chapter Summary and Outline Sending Out the Seventy (Luke 10:1-12) Woe to Unrepentant Cities and the Return of the 70 (Luke 10:13-20) Jesus' Joy and Thanksgiving (Luke 10:21-24) The Parable of the Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37)Popular Mary and Martha (Luke 10:38-42)
Chapter 11

Prayer, Beelzebul, and Woes to the Pharisees

7 articles
Luke 11: Chapter Summary and OutlinePopular Jesus Teaches the Lord's Prayer (Luke 11:1-13) Jesus and Beelzebul (Luke 11:14-23) Unclean Spirit Returns (Luke 11:24-28) The Sign of Jonah (Luke 11:29-32) The Light Within (Luke 11:33-36) Woes to the Pharisees and Lawyers (Luke 11:37-54)
Chapter 12

Warnings, Worry, and Watchfulness

7 articles
Luke 12: Chapter Summary and Outline Warnings and Encouragements (Luke 12:1-12) The Parable of the Rich Fool (Luke 12:13-21) Do Not Worry (Luke 12:22-34) Be Watchful (Luke 12:35-48)Popular Jesus the Cause of Division (Luke 12:49-53) Interpreting the Times (Luke 12:54-59)
Chapter 13

Repentance, Healing, and the Kingdom of God

6 articles
Luke 13: Chapter Summary and Outline Repent or Perish (Luke 13:1-9) Jesus Heals a Crippled Woman (Luke 13:10-17) The Parables of the Mustard Seed and Yeast (Luke 13:18-21) The Narrow Door (Luke 13:22-30)Popular Jesus Laments Over Jerusalem (Luke 13:31-35)
Chapter 14

Humility, Hospitality, and the Cost of Discipleship

5 articles
Luke 14: Chapter Summary and Outline Healing of a Man with Dropsy (Luke 14:1-6) Teachings on Humility and Hospitality (Luke 14:7-14) The Parable of the Great Banquet (Luke 14:15-24)Popular The Cost of Discipleship (Luke 14:25-35)
Chapter 15

The Lost Sheep, Lost Coin, and Prodigal Son

3 articles
Luke 15: Chapter Summary and Outline The Parables of the Lost Sheep and Lost Coin (Luke 15:1-10)Popular The Parable of the Prodigal Son (Luke 15:11-32)
Chapter 16

Wealth, the Law, and the Rich Man and Lazarus

4 articles
Luke 16: Chapter Summary and Outline Parable of the Dishonest Manager (Luke 16:1-13) Jesus Teaches About the Law and Divorce (Luke 16:14-18) The Rich Man and Lazarus (Luke 16:19-31)
Chapter 17

Faith, Gratitude, and the Coming Kingdom

4 articles
Luke 17: Chapter Summary and Outline Jesus Teaches About Faith and Duty (Luke 17:1-10) Jesus Heals Ten Lepers (Luke 17:11-19) The Coming of the Kingdom (Luke 17:20-37)Popular
Chapter 18

Prayer, Humility, and the Rich Young Ruler

7 articles
Luke 18: Chapter Summary and Outline Parable of the Persistent Widow (Luke 18:1-8) The Parable of the Pharisee and the Tax Collector (Luke 18:9-14) Jesus Blesses Little Children (Luke 18:15-17) Jesus and the Rich Young Ruler (Luke 18:18-30) Jesus Again Predicts His Death (Luke 18:31-34) Jesus Heals a Blind Beggar (Luke 18:35-43)
Chapter 19

Zacchaeus, the Ten Minas, and the Triumphal Entry

6 articles
Luke 19: Chapter Summary and OutlinePopular Jesus and Zacchaeus (Luke 19:1-10) The Parable of the Ten Minas (Luke 19:11-27) The Triumphal Entry (Luke 19:28-40) Jesus Weeps Over Jerusalem (Luke 19:41-44) Jesus Cleansing the Temple (Luke 19:45-48)
Chapter 20

Authority, Taxes, and the Resurrection Debate

6 articles
Luke 20: Chapter Summary and OutlinePopular The Authority of Jesus Questioned (Luke 20:1-8) The Parable of the Wicked Tenants (Luke 20:9-19) Paying Taxes to Caesar (Luke 20:20-26) The Question About the Resurrection (Luke 20:27-40) Warning Against the Scribes (Luke 20:45-47)
Chapter 21

The Widow's Offering and the End Times

3 articles
Luke 21: Chapter Summary and Outline The Widow's Offering (Luke 21:1-4) Signs of the End Times (Luke 21:5-38)Popular
Chapter 22

The Last Supper, Betrayal, and Peter's Denial

9 articles
Luke 22: Chapter Summary and OutlinePopular The Plot to Kill Jesus and Judas' Betrayal (Luke 22:1-6) Jesus and the Last Supper / Passover (Luke 22:7-23) Who Is the Greatest? Jesus' Teaching on Servanthood (Luke 22:24-30) Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial (Luke 22:35-38) Jesus Prays on the Mount of Olives (Luke 22:39-46) Jesus' Arrest and Judas' Betrayal (Luke 22:47-53) Peter Denies Jesus (Luke 22:54-62) Jesus Is Mocked, Beaten, and Tried (Luke 22:63-71)
Chapter 23

Trial, Crucifixion, and Burial

5 articles
Luke 23: Chapter Summary and OutlinePopular Jesus Before Pilate and Herod (Luke 23:1-12) The Crucifixion of Jesus (Luke 23:33-43) Jesus Dies (Luke 23:44-49) The Burial of Jesus (Luke 23:50-56)
Chapter 24

Resurrection and Ascension

5 articles
Luke 24: Chapter Summary and Outline The Resurrection of Jesus (Luke 24:1-12) The Road to Emmaus (Luke 24:13-35) Jesus Appears to the Disciples (Luke 24:36-49) The Ascension of Jesus (Luke 24:50-53)
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