Luke 11:43
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:43 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:43 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:43 — KJV
“Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.”
— Luke 11:43 (KJV)
Luke 11:43 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 11:43
“Beware of the scribes, which desire to walk in long robes, and love greetings in the markets, and the highest seats in the synagogues, and the chief rooms at feasts;”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:43: love, seats, synagogues
“And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:43: love, uppermost, seats
“And the chief seats in the synagogues, and the uppermost rooms at feasts:”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:43: uppermost, seats, synagogues
“And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:43: love, synagogues
“And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:43: greetings, markets
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