Luke 6:25
Luke 6:25 in Multiple Translations
Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Woe unto you, ye that are full now! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you, ye that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Unhappy are you who are full of food now: for you will be in need. Unhappy are you who are laughing now: for you will be crying in sorrow.
How sad are you who are full now, for you will become hungry. How sad are you who laugh now, for you will mourn and cry.
Wo be to you that are full: for ye shall hunger. Wo be to you that now laugh: for ye shall wayle and weepe.
'Woe to you who have been filled — because ye shall hunger. 'Woe to you who are laughing now — because ye shall mourn and weep.
Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
Woe to you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe to you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.
Woe to you that are filled: for you shall hunger. Woe to you that now laugh: for you shall mourn and weep.
There will be terrible punishment for you who think that you have all that you need now; you will realize that these things will not make you feel satisfied. There will be terrible punishment for you who are joyful now; you will later be very sad.
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Study Notes — Luke 6:25
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- Luke 6:25 Summary
- Frequently Asked Questions
- Reflection Questions
- Gill's Exposition on Luke 6:25
- Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 6:25
- Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 6:25
- Trapp's Commentary on Luke 6:25
- Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 6:25
- Cambridge Bible on Luke 6:25
- Whedon's Commentary on Luke 6:25
- Sermons on Luke 6:25
Context — Woes to the Satisfied
25Woe to you who are well fed now, for you will hunger. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
26Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way. 27But to those of you who will listen, I say: Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,Cross References
| Reference | Text (BSB) | |
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| 1 | Isaiah 65:13 | Therefore this is what the Lord GOD says: “My servants will eat, but you will go hungry; My servants will drink, but you will go thirsty; My servants will rejoice, but you will be put to shame. |
| 2 | James 4:9 | Grieve, mourn, and weep. Turn your laughter to mourning, and your joy to gloom. |
| 3 | Proverbs 14:13 | Even in laughter the heart may ache, and joy may end in sorrow. |
| 4 | Luke 16:14–15 | The Pharisees, who were lovers of money, heard all of this and were scoffing at Jesus. So He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves before men, but God knows your hearts. For what is prized among men is detestable before God. |
| 5 | Revelation 18:7–11 | As much as she has glorified herself and lived in luxury, give her the same measure of torment and grief. In her heart she says, ‘I sit as queen; I am not a widow and will never see grief.’ Therefore her plagues will come in one day— death and grief and famine— and she will be consumed by fire, for mighty is the Lord God who judges her.” Then the kings of the earth who committed sexual immorality and lived in luxury with her will weep and wail at the sight of the smoke rising from the fire that consumes her. In fear of her torment, they will stand at a distance and cry out: “Woe, woe to the great city, the mighty city of Babylon! For in a single hour your judgment has come.” And the merchants of the earth will weep and mourn over her, because there is no one left to buy their cargo— |
| 6 | Revelation 3:17 | You say, ‘I am rich; I have grown wealthy and need nothing.’ But you do not realize that you are wretched, pitiful, poor, blind, and naked. |
| 7 | Amos 8:10 | I will turn your feasts into mourning and all your songs into lamentation. I will cause everyone to wear sackcloth and every head to be shaved. I will make it like a time of mourning for an only son, and its outcome like a bitter day. |
| 8 | Job 20:5–7 | the triumph of the wicked has been brief and the joy of the godless momentary? Though his arrogance reaches the heavens, and his head touches the clouds, he will perish forever, like his own dung; those who had seen him will ask, ‘Where is he?’ |
| 9 | Luke 8:53 | And they laughed at Him, knowing that she was dead. |
| 10 | Daniel 5:4–6 | As they drank the wine, they praised their gods of gold and silver, bronze and iron, wood and stone. At that moment the fingers of a human hand appeared and wrote on the plaster of the wall, near the lampstand in the royal palace. As the king watched the hand that was writing, his face grew pale and his thoughts so alarmed him that his hips gave way and his knees knocked together. |
Luke 6:25 Summary
Jesus is warning us that if we are currently happy and full because of the things of this world, we will one day face hunger and sadness. This is because the things of this world are temporary and cannot satisfy our deepest longings, as seen in 1 John 2:17 where it says that the world is passing away. Instead, Jesus wants us to find our joy and fulfillment in our relationship with God, which is eternal and unshakeable, as seen in Psalm 16:11. By focusing on God and storing up treasures in heaven, we can experience a deeper and more lasting happiness that is not based on worldly circumstances.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Jesus mean by 'well fed now' and 'hunger' in Luke 6:25?
Jesus is speaking about those who are currently satisfied with the things of this world, but will later face spiritual or physical hunger, as seen in Revelation 3:17 where the Laodiceans thought they were rich but were actually poor and blind.
Is Jesus saying it's wrong to be happy or laugh?
No, Jesus is not condemning joy or laughter itself, but rather warning those who find their joy and laughter in worldly things, which are fleeting, as seen in Ecclesiastes 2:1-2 where Solomon found that worldly pleasures were vain.
How does this verse relate to the Beatitudes in Matthew 5:3-12?
While the Beatitudes bless those who are poor in spirit, mourn, and are persecuted, Luke 6:25 warns those who are rich, full, and laughing now, highlighting the contrast between worldly and heavenly values, as seen in Matthew 6:19-21 where Jesus teaches about storing treasures in heaven.
What is the main message Jesus is trying to convey in this verse?
Jesus is warning his listeners that their current circumstances are temporary and that they should not find their security or happiness in the things of this world, but rather in their relationship with God, as seen in Psalm 16:11 where David finds joy in God's presence.
Reflection Questions
- What are some things in my life that I am currently finding my happiness and fulfillment in, and are they lasting or fleeting?
- How can I cultivate a sense of inner hunger and thirst for righteousness, as seen in Matthew 5:6?
- In what ways can I store up treasures in heaven, as Jesus teaches in Matthew 6:19-21, rather than focusing on worldly wealth and comfort?
- What does it mean for me to 'mourn and weep' in a spiritual sense, and how can I experience godly sorrow that leads to repentance, as seen in 2 Corinthians 7:10?
Gill's Exposition on Luke 6:25
Jamieson-Fausset-Brown on Luke 6:25
Matthew Poole's Commentary on Luke 6:25
Trapp's Commentary on Luke 6:25
Ellicott's Commentary on Luke 6:25
Cambridge Bible on Luke 6:25
Whedon's Commentary on Luke 6:25
Sermons on Luke 6:25
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The Seduction of the Church by Phil Beach Jr. | Phil Beach Jr. addresses the dangers of seducing spirits infiltrating the church, emphasizing the need for believers to remain vigilant against distractions that lead to spiritual |
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Homily 40 on Matthew by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the dangers of envy and the importance of avoiding the pursuit of worldly honor and glory. He emphasizes the negative impact of envy on the soul, hig |
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John 18:37-19:15 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches on the humility and endurance of Jesus during His trial before Pilate, highlighting how Jesus exhibited gentleness, mildness, and silence in the face of fa |
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Hebrews 9:1-14 by St. John Chrysostom | John Chrysostom preaches about the significance of the Old Covenant's ordinances and the transition to the New Covenant through Christ as the High Priest of good things. He emphasi |
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The Last Days as Seen by the Prophets by David Wilkerson | In this sermon, the preacher emphasizes the importance of coming out of a certain entity, referred to as "her." He mentions the historical context of the United States' involvement |
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When the Wicked Shall Have Filled Up the Measure of Their Sin, Wrath Will Come Upon Them to the Uttermost by Jonathan Edwards | Jonathan Edwards preaches about the consequences of continuing in sin and filling up the measure of one's sins, leading to the ultimate wrath of God coming upon them to the uttermo |
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His Servants Shall Serve Him by Robert Hawker | Robert Hawker preaches about the blessedness of being servants of Christ, who are distinguished from the world by serving Him. God's servants partake in the spiritual feast of Jesu |





