Luke 12:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 12:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 12:21 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 12:21 — KJV
“So is he that layeth up treasure for himself, and is not rich toward God.”
— Luke 12:21 (KJV)
Luke 12:21 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 12:21
“Lo, this is the man that made not God his strength; but trusted in the abundance of his riches, and strengthened himself in his wickedness. wickedness: or, substance”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:21: himself, rich, god
“And I will give thee the treasures of darkness, and hidden riches of secret places, that thou mayest know that I, the LORD, which call thee by thy name, am the God of Israel.”
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“And he lift up his eyes and looked, and, lo, three men stood by him: and when he saw them, he ran to meet them from the tent door, and bowed himself toward the ground,”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:21: himself, toward
“And there came two angels to Sodom at even; and Lot sat in the gate of Sodom: and Lot seeing them rose up to meet them; and he bowed himself with his face toward the ground;”
Shares key themes with Luke 12:21: himself, toward
“And Abraham said, My son, God will provide himself a lamb for a burnt offering: so they went both of them together.”
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