Luke · Chapter 18 · Faith
Luke 18:27 — Bible Verse Meaning & Context
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WEB · World English Bible
"But he said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”"
KJV · King James Version
"And1161 he said2036, The things which are impossible102 with3844 men444 are2076 possible1415 with3844 God2316."
How the translations differ: The WEB is a modern public-domain revision of the 1901 ASV; the KJV dates to 1611. The KJV uses and, while the WEB renders these as but. Both translate the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text — the differences are stylistic, not theological.
In context
Luke 18:27 in Luke 18
A Bible verse rarely stands alone. Here is Luke 18:27 read with the verses immediately before and after — the surrounding flow of Luke 18. Read the full chapter →
- v.25 For it is easier for a camel to enter in through a needle’s eye, than for a rich man to enter into God’s Kingdom.”
- v.26 Those who heard it said, “Then who can be saved?”
- v.27 But he said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
- v.28 Peter said, “Look, we have left everything, and followed you.”
- v.29 He said to them, “Most certainly I tell you, there is no one who has left house, or wife, or brothers, or parents, or children, for God’s Kingdom’s sake,
Book background
About the Book of Luke
- Testament
- New Testament
- Genre
- Gospel
- Author
- Luke, the physician and travelling companion of Paul
- Date written
- c. 60–62 AD
- Audience
- Theophilus and Gentile Christians broadly
- Chapters
- 24
Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. He uniquely records the parables of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the rich man and Lazarus; the Magnificat and Benedictus; and Jesus' special concern for women, the poor, and the marginalised.
Setting: A careful historical investigation (1:1-4); paired with Acts.
Key themes: saviour for all · compassion · prayer · Holy Spirit · reversal
Memorisation aid
How to memorise Luke 18:27
Luke 18:27 contains 14 words in 2 clauses. Learn one clause at a time, then chain them. The first-letter mnemonic (FLM) under each clause is a memory hook — once you can speak the FLM from memory, the full clause follows.
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But he said
BHS
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“The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”
TTWAIW
Frequently asked
FAQ about Luke 18:27
What does Luke 18:27 say?
Luke 18:27 reads: "But he said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”" — from the New Testament, Luke (Gospel). The full verse is shown above with both the World English Bible (WEB) and King James Version (KJV) translations side by side.
What book of the Bible is Luke 18:27 in?
Luke 18:27 is in the book of Luke, traditionally attributed to Luke, the physician and travelling companion of Paul and written around c. 60–62 AD. Luke is gospel in the New Testament, originally addressed to Theophilus and Gentile Christians broadly. Best known for the parables of the Good Samaritan and the Prodigal Son.
What is Luke 18:27 about?
Luke 18:27 is primarily a Bible verse about Faith. Within Luke, Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. Read the full passage above with surrounding context.
What is the difference between Luke 18:27 in WEB and KJV?
Luke 18:27 in the World English Bible (WEB) reads: "But he said, “The things which are impossible with men are possible with God.”". The King James Version (KJV) reads: "And1161 he said2036, The things which are impossible102 with3844 men444 are2076 possible1415 with3844 God2316.". The WEB is a modern public-domain translation that updates the KJV's 1611 English while keeping a similar formal-equivalence style. Both render the same underlying Greek or Hebrew text.
How long is Luke 18:27?
Luke 18:27 is 14 words in the WEB translation (78 characters), broken into 2 clauses. It is short and well-suited to memorisation. Estimated reading time is about 4 seconds.
How can I memorise Luke 18:27?
To memorise Luke 18:27, split it into its 2 natural clauses and learn one at a time. Repeat the full verse out loud five times, then write it from memory. Saving the verse as a photo wallpaper using our verse image studio helps daily review — the visual association with a memorable background dramatically improves recall.
Why does Luke 18:27 matter in Luke?
Luke, the only Gentile biblical author, wrote the longest Gospel as a historically careful account for outsiders. He uniquely records the parables of the Good Samaritan, the Prodigal Son, and the rich man and Lazarus; the Magnificat and Benedictus; and Jesus' special concern for women, the poor, and the marginalised. Luke 18:27 sits within this larger story — Luke as a whole emphasises saviour for all, compassion, prayer.
How can I apply Luke 18:27 today?
Many readers use Luke 18:27 as a daily reminder verse — saving it as a phone wallpaper, sharing it on Pinterest, or memorising it for prayer. The verse studio on this page lets you download Luke 18:27 on 52 different backgrounds for free. Pair the verse with the surrounding chapter context shown above to understand its full meaning before applying it.
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