Luke 16:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 16:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 16:20 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 16:20 — KJV
“And there was a certain beggar named Lazarus, which was laid at his gate, full of sores,”
— Luke 16:20 (KJV)
Luke 16:20 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 16:20
“Now a certain man was sick, named Lazarus, of Bethany, the town of Mary and her sister Martha.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:20: certain, named, lazarus
“And a certain man lame from his mother's womb was carried, whom they laid daily at the gate of the temple which is called Beautiful, to ask alms of them that entered into the temple;”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:20: certain, laid, gate
“Now there was at Joppa a certain disciple named Tabitha, which by interpretation is called Dorcas: this woman was full of good works and almsdeeds which she did. Dorcas: or, Doe, or, Roe”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:20: certain, named, full
“And Joshua the son of Nun was full of the spirit of wisdom; for Moses had laid his hands upon him: and the children of Israel hearkened unto him, and did as the LORD commanded Moses.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:20: laid, full
“And it was told the Gazites, saying, Samson is come hither. And they compassed him in, and laid wait for him all night in the gate of the city, and were quiet all the night, saying, In the morning, when it is day, we shall kill him. quiet: Heb. silence”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:20: laid, gate
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