Luke 10:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 10:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 10:16 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 10:16 — KJV
“He that heareth you heareth me; and he that despiseth you despiseth me; and he that despiseth me despiseth him that sent me.”
— Luke 10:16 (KJV)
Luke 10:16 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 10:16
“For the LORD heareth the poor, and despiseth not his prisoners.”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:16: heareth, despiseth
“He that refuseth instruction despiseth his own soul: but he that heareth reproof getteth understanding. instruction: or, correction heareth: or, obeyeth getteth...: Heb. possesseth an heart”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:16: heareth, despiseth
“Verily, verily, I say unto you, He that heareth my word, and believeth on him that sent me, hath everlasting life, and shall not come into condemnation; but is passed from death unto life.”
Shares key themes with Luke 10:16: heareth, sent
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