Luke 1:14
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 1:14 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 1:14 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 1:14 — KJV
“And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.”
— Luke 1:14 (KJV)
Luke 1:14 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 1:14
“And in every province, and in every city, whithersoever the king's commandment and his decree came, the Jews had joy and gladness, a feast and a good day. And many of the people of the land became Jews; for the fear of the Jews fell upon them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:14: joy, gladness, many
“Make me to hear joy and gladness; that the bones which thou hast broken may rejoice.”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:14: joy, gladness, rejoice
“As for me, behold, my covenant is with thee, and thou shalt be a father of many nations. many...: Heb. multitude of nations”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:14: shalt, many
“Thou shalt not follow a multitude to do evil; neither shalt thou speak in a cause to decline after many to wrest judgment: speak: Heb. answer”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:14: shalt, many
“To many thou shalt give the more inheritance, and to few thou shalt give the less inheritance: to every one shall his inheritance be given according to those that were numbered of him. give the more...: Heb. multiply his inheritance give the less...: Heb. diminish his inheritance”
Shares key themes with Luke 1:14: shalt, many
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