Luke 11:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:38 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:38 — KJV
“And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.”
— Luke 11:38 (KJV)
Luke 11:38 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 11:38
“And they sat before him, the firstborn according to his birthright, and the youngest according to his youth: and the men marvelled one at another.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:38: marvelled, first, before
“When Pilate saw that he could prevail nothing, but that rather a tumult was made, he took water, and washed his hands before the multitude, saying, I am innocent of the blood of this just person: see ye to it.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:38: saw, washed, before
“The princes also of Pharaoh saw her, and commended her before Pharaoh: and the woman was taken into Pharaoh's house.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:38: saw, before
“And Laban said, It must not be so done in our country, to give the younger before the firstborn. country: Heb. place”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:38: first, before
“And when they saw him afar off, even before he came near unto them, they conspired against him to slay him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:38: saw, before
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