Luke 13:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 13:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 13:26 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 13:26 — KJV
“Then shall ye begin to say, We have eaten and drunk in thy presence, and thou hast taught in our streets.”
— Luke 13:26 (KJV)
Luke 13:26 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 13:26
“But camest back, and hast eaten bread and drunk water in the place, of the which the LORD did say to thee, Eat no bread, and drink no water; thy carcase shall not come unto the sepulchre of thy fathers.”
Shares key themes with Luke 13:26: say, eaten, drunk
“And saith unto him, Every man at the beginning doth set forth good wine; and when men have well drunk, then that which is worse: but thou hast kept the good wine until now.”
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“And unto Adam he said, Because thou hast hearkened unto the voice of thy wife, and hast eaten of the tree, of which I commanded thee, saying, Thou shalt not eat of it: cursed is the ground for thy sake; in sorrow shalt thou eat of it all the days of thy life;”
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“And when the morning arose, then the angels hastened Lot, saying, Arise, take thy wife, and thy two daughters, which are here; lest thou be consumed in the iniquity of the city. are here: Heb. are found iniquity: or, punishment”
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“When thou hast eaten and art full, then thou shalt bless the LORD thy God for the good land which he hath given thee.”
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