Luke 11:35

Verse

Berean Standard Bible

Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness.

American Standard Version (1901)

Look therefore whether the light that is in thee be not darkness.

Bible in Basic English

So take care that the light which is in you is not dark.

Douay-Rheims 1899

Take heed therefore, that the light which is in thee, be not darkness.

Free Bible Version

So make sure the light you have in you is not actually darkness.

Geneva Bible 1599

Take heede therefore, that the light which is in thee, be not darkenesse.

King James (Authorized) Version

Take heed therefore that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

One Unity Resource Bible

Therefore see whether the light that is in you is not darkness.

Translation for Translators

Therefore, you(pl) do not need to see more miracles. You need to think carefully about what I have already told you, so that the things that you have heard from others do not cause you to remain in spiritual darkness [MET].

Unlocked Literal Bible

Therefore, be careful that the light in you is not darkness.

Noah Webster Bible

Take heed therefore, that the light which is in thee be not darkness.

World English Bible

Therefore see whether the light that is in you isn’t darkness.

Young's Literal Translation

take heed, then, lest the light that [is] in thee be darkness;

Context

The Lamp of the Body

³⁴Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eyes are good, your whole body also is full of light. But when they are bad, your body is full of darkness.³⁵Be careful, then, that the light within you is not darkness.³⁶So if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, you will be radiant, as though a lamp were shining on you.”

Summary

This verse highlights the importance of spiritual discernment and the clarity of one's inner light. Just as a lamp illuminates a room, our spiritual eyes need to be focused and clear to perceive the truth. When our hearts and minds are filled with darkness or distractions, it hinders our ability to see and understand God's will. Therefore, Jesus encourages believers to cultivate a pure and undivided devotion to Him, allowing His light to guide their path and decisions.

Commentary

John Gill
Tyndale

John Gill Bible Commentary

And as he spake,.... Either the above words, or others at another time: a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: as one of the same sect had before, in Luk 7:36 and who either was better affected to Christ than the generality of them were; or had a design upon him to get him into company with others, in private, and ensnare him if they could, and overcome him, who was an overmatch for them before the people; among whom they feared, should they go on thus publicly to attack him, their credit and reputation would sink, and be lost. And he went in and sat down to meat: whatever were the intentions of the Pharisee, Christ, who was always affable and free with all sorts of men, readily accepted of the invitation, and at once went along with him to his house; and dinner being ready, and on the table, he immediately sat down without any ceremony.