Luke 16:15
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 16:15 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 16:15 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 16:15 — KJV
“And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.”
— Luke 16:15 (KJV)
Luke 16:15 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 16:15
“Up, sanctify the people, and say, Sanctify yourselves against to morrow: for thus saith the LORD God of Israel, There is an accursed thing in the midst of thee, O Israel: thou canst not stand before thine enemies, until ye take away the accursed thing from among you.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:15: yourselves, before, god
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:15: yourselves, men, god
“Ye men of Israel, hear these words; Jesus of Nazareth, a man approved of God among you by miracles and wonders and signs, which God did by him in the midst of you, as ye yourselves also know:”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:15: yourselves, men, god
“And Abraham took Ishmael his son, and all that were born in his house, and all that were bought with his money, every male among the men of Abraham's house; and circumcised the flesh of their foreskin in the selfsame day, as God had said unto him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:15: men, god, among
“Then Jacob said unto his household, and to all that were with him, Put away the strange gods that are among you, and be clean, and change your garments:”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:15: men, god, among
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