Luke 11:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:6 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? in...: or, out of his way" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:6 — KJV
“For a friend of mine in his journey is come to me, and I have nothing to set before him? in...: or, out of his way”
— Luke 11:6 (KJV)
Luke 11:6 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 11:6
“But Elisha sat in his house, and the elders sat with him; and the king sent a man from before him: but ere the messenger came to him, he said to the elders, See ye how this son of a murderer hath sent to take away mine head? look, when the messenger cometh, shut the door, and hold him fast at the door: is not the sound of his master's feet behind him?”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:6: mine, come, before
“Behold, thou hast made my days as an handbreadth; and mine age is as nothing before thee: verily every man at his best state is altogether vanity. Selah. at...: Heb. settled”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:6: mine, nothing, set
“And now, behold, I loose thee this day from the chains which were upon thine hand. If it seem good unto thee to come with me into Babylon, come; and I will look well unto thee: but if it seem ill unto thee to come with me into Babylon, forbear: behold, all the land is before thee: whither it seemeth good and convenient for thee to go, thither go. were...: or, are upon thine hand I will...: Heb. I will set mine eye upon thee”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:6: mine, come, set
“And there was set meat before him to eat: but he said, I will not eat, until I have told mine errand. And he said, Speak on.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:6: mine, set, before
“And they journeyed from Bethel; and there was but a little way to come to Ephrath: and Rachel travailed, and she had hard labour. a little...: Heb. a little piece of ground”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:6: journey, come, way
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