Luke 6:40

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The disciple is not above his master: but every one that is perfect shall be as his master.

Original Language Analysis

οὐκ not G3756
οὐκ not
Strong's: G3756
Word #: 1 of 15
the absolute negative (compare g3361) adverb; no or not
ἔστιν is G2076
ἔστιν is
Strong's: G2076
Word #: 2 of 15
he (she or it) is; also (with neuter plural) they are
μαθητὴς The disciple G3101
μαθητὴς The disciple
Strong's: G3101
Word #: 3 of 15
a learner, i.e., pupil
ὑπὲρ above G5228
ὑπὲρ above
Strong's: G5228
Word #: 4 of 15
"over", i.e., (with the genitive case) of place, above, beyond, across, or causal, for the sake of, instead, regarding; with the accusative case super
τὸν G3588
τὸν
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 5 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
διδάσκαλος master G1320
διδάσκαλος master
Strong's: G1320
Word #: 6 of 15
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
αὐτοῦ· his G846
αὐτοῦ· his
Strong's: G846
Word #: 7 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons
κατηρτισμένος that is perfect G2675
κατηρτισμένος that is perfect
Strong's: G2675
Word #: 8 of 15
to complete thoroughly, i.e., repair (literally or figuratively) or adjust
δὲ but G1161
δὲ but
Strong's: G1161
Word #: 9 of 15
but, and, etc
πᾶς every one G3956
πᾶς every one
Strong's: G3956
Word #: 10 of 15
all, any, every, the whole
ἔσται shall be G2071
ἔσται shall be
Strong's: G2071
Word #: 11 of 15
will be
ὡς as G5613
ὡς as
Strong's: G5613
Word #: 12 of 15
which how, i.e., in that manner (very variously used, as follows)
ὁ G3588
ὁ
Strong's: G3588
Word #: 13 of 15
the (sometimes to be supplied, at others omitted, in english idiom)
διδάσκαλος master G1320
διδάσκαλος master
Strong's: G1320
Word #: 14 of 15
an instructor (genitive case or specially)
αὐτοῦ· his G846
αὐτοῦ· his
Strong's: G846
Word #: 15 of 15
the reflexive pronoun self, used (alone or in the comparative g1438) of the third person, and (with the proper personal pronoun) of the other persons

Analysis & Commentary

Disciple is not above his master but everyone perfect shall be as his master. Disciple mathētēs learner. Not above hyper beyond. Master didaskalon teacher. Everyone pas each. Perfect katērtismenos fully trained. Shall be estai will become. As hōs like. Master. Students do not surpass teachers. Fully trained disciple becomes like teacher. Application do not presume to judge (vv. 37-42) when you are learning. Also disciples will reflect teacher character. Choose teachers wisely. Reformed theology emphasizes importance of sound teaching discipleship. Congregations often reflect pastors strengths weaknesses.

Historical Context

Rabbinic model disciple sat at feet of rabbi learned teaching and life. Christian discipleship similar learn from mature believers. Paul said imitate me as I imitate Christ (1 Cor 11:1). Discipleship is imitation. Choose mentors wisely their character becomes yours. Jesus warned false teachers deceive lead astray. Early church emphasized apostolic teaching guarded against heresy. Medieval church sometimes elevated unworthy leaders. Reformation emphasized teaching office qualified pastors. Modern church mentor relationships recovering. Need intentional discipleship older teaching younger.

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