39 And he spake a parable unto them, Can the blind lead the blind? shall they not both fall into the ditch?
39 He also told them this parable: "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into a pit?
39 He also told them a parable: "Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit?
39 He quoted a proverb: "'Can a blind man guide a blind man?' Wouldn't they both end up in the ditch?
39 And He spoke a parable to them: "Can the blind lead the blind? Will they not both fall into the ditch?
39 Then Jesus gave the following illustration: "Can one blind person lead another? Won't they both fall into a ditch?
Matthew Henry's Commentary on Luke 6:39
Commentary on Luke 6:37-49
(Read Luke 6:37-49)
All these sayings Christ often used; it was easy to apply them. We ought to be very careful when we blame others; for we need allowance ourselves. If we are of a giving and a forgiving spirit, we shall ourselves reap the benefit. Though full and exact returns are made in another world, not in this world, yet Providence does what should encourage us in doing good. Those who follow the multitude to do evil, follow in the broad way that leads to destruction. The tree is known by its fruits; may the word of Christ be so grafted in our hearts, that we may be fruitful in every good word and work. And what the mouth commonly speaks, generally agrees with what is most in the heart. Those only make sure work for their souls and eternity, and take the course that will profit in a trying time, who think, speak, and act according to the words of Christ. Those who take pains in religion, found their hope upon Christ, who is the Rock of Ages, and other foundation can no man lay. In death and judgment they are safe, being kept by the power of Christ through faith unto salvation, and they shall never perish.