Luke 11:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:21 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:21 — KJV
“When a strong man armed keepeth his palace, his goods are in peace:”
— Luke 11:21 (KJV)
Luke 11:21 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 11:21
“Now therefore give not your daughters unto their sons, neither take their daughters unto your sons, nor seek their peace or their wealth for ever: that ye may be strong, and eat the good of the land, and leave it for an inheritance to your children for ever.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:21: strong, peace
“And they took strong cities, and a fat land, and possessed houses full of all goods, wells digged, vineyards, and oliveyards, and fruit trees in abundance: so they did eat, and were filled, and became fat, and delighted themselves in thy great goodness. wells: or, cisterns fruit...: Heb. tree of food”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:21: strong, goods
“Peace be within thy walls, and prosperity within thy palaces.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:21: palace, peace
“The Lord was as an enemy: he hath swallowed up Israel, he hath swallowed up all her palaces: he hath destroyed his strong holds, and hath increased in the daughter of Judah mourning and lamentation.”
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“And said, O man greatly beloved, fear not: peace be unto thee, be strong, yea, be strong. And when he had spoken unto me, I was strengthened, and said, Let my lord speak; for thou hast strengthened me.”
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