Luke 14:1
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 14:1 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 14:1 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 14:1 — KJV
“And it came to pass, as he went into the house of one of the chief Pharisees to eat bread on the sabbath day, that they watched him.”
— Luke 14:1 (KJV)
Luke 14:1 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 14:1
“And it came to pass about this time, that Joseph went into the house to do his business; and there was none of the men of the house there within.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:1: came, pass, went
“And it came to pass at the time of the going down of the sun, that Joshua commanded, and they took them down off the trees, and cast them into the cave wherein they had been hid, and laid great stones in the cave's mouth, which remain until this very day.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:1: came, pass, into
“And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left in thine house shall come and crouch to him for a piece of silver and a morsel of bread, and shall say, Put me, I pray thee, into one of the priests' offices, that I may eat a piece of bread. Put: Heb. Join one of...: or, somewhat about the priesthood”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:1: pass, into, house
“Then Ezra rose up from before the house of God, and went into the chamber of Johanan the son of Eliashib: and when he came thither, he did eat no bread, nor drink water: for he mourned because of the transgression of them that had been carried away.”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:1: came, went, into
“How he went into the house of God in the days of Abiathar the high priest, and did eat the shewbread, which is not lawful to eat but for the priests, and gave also to them which were with him?”
Shares key themes with Luke 14:1: went, into, house
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