Luke 1:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 1:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 1:1 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 1:1 — KJV
“Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,”
— Luke 1:1 (KJV)
Luke 1:1 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 1:1
“(As it is written, I have made thee a father of many nations,) before him whom he believed, even God, who quickeneth the dead, and calleth those things which be not as though they were. before him: or, like unto him”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:1: many, those, things
“And while he lingered, the men laid hold upon his hand, and upon the hand of his wife, and upon the hand of his two daughters; the LORD being merciful unto him: and they brought him forth, and set him without the city.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:1: hand, set, forth
“And the Egyptians shall know that I am the LORD, when I stretch forth mine hand upon Egypt, and bring out the children of Israel from among them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:1: hand, forth, among
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:1: set, order, surely
“Two tenons shall there be in one board, set in order one against another: thus shalt thou make for all the boards of the tabernacle. tenons: Heb. hands”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:1: hand, set, order
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