Luke 11:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a hou..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:17 — KJV
“But he, knowing their thoughts, said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and a house divided against a house falleth.”
— Luke 11:17 (KJV)
Luke 11:17 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 11:17
“And Jesus knew their thoughts, and said unto them, Every kingdom divided against itself is brought to desolation; and every city or house divided against itself shall not stand:”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:17: thoughts, every, kingdom
“And if a kingdom be divided against itself, that kingdom cannot stand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:17: kingdom, divided, against
“And if a house be divided against itself, that house cannot stand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:17: divided, against, itself
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:17: against, brought, house
“Every man of the children of Israel shall pitch by his own standard, with the ensign of their father's house: far off about the tabernacle of the congregation shall they pitch. far...: Heb. over against”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:17: every, against, house
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