Luke 16:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 16:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 16:2 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou m..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 16:2 — KJV
“And he called him, and said unto him, How is it that I hear this of thee? give an account of thy stewardship; for thou mayest be no longer steward.”
— Luke 16:2 (KJV)
Luke 16:2 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 16:2
“And she conceived again, and bare a son; and said, Because the LORD hath heard that I was hated, he hath therefore given me this son also: and she called his name Simeon. Simeon: that is, Hearing”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:2: called, hear, give
“And Rachel said, God hath judged me, and hath also heard my voice, and hath given me a son: therefore called she his name Dan. Dan: that is, Judging”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:2: called, hear, give
“Hearken now unto my voice, I will give thee counsel, and God shall be with thee: Be thou for the people to God-ward, that thou mayest bring the causes unto God:”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:2: hear, give, mayest
“Now therefore give me this mountain, whereof the LORD spake in that day; for thou heardest in that day how the Anakims were there, and that the cities were great and fenced: if so be the LORD will be with me, then I shall be able to drive them out, as the LORD said.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:2: how, hear, give
“And they took the bullock which was given them, and they dressed it, and called on the name of Baal from morning even until noon, saying, O Baal, hear us. But there was no voice, nor any that answered. And they leaped upon the altar which was made. hear: or, answer answered: or, heard leaped...: or, leaped up and down at the altar”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:2: called, hear, give
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