Luke 6:40 Meaning and Explanation
“The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.”
King James Version (KJV)
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What Does Luke 6:40 Mean?
Jesus adds a second proverb: the disciple is not above his master, but every one that is 'perfect' — the word means fully trained, completely equipped — shall be as his master. Students do not rise above their teacher; they rise toward him, and formation ends in likeness.
This is both warning and promise. Warning: follow a blind guide and you will come to resemble him — choose your teachers with care. Promise: follow Christ, and the end of your training is to be like Christ. That is the whole aim of discipleship — not information about the Master but transformation into his likeness (1 John 3:2).
Luke 6:40 in the Original Language
katartizo (καταρτίζω), 'perfect' -- to complete, mend, or fully train; the fully equipped disciple becomes like his teacher.
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What does Luke 6:40 mean?
A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone fully trained will be like his teacher.