Luke 16:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 16:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 16:5 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 16:5 — KJV
“So he called every one of his lord's debtors unto him, and said unto the first, How much owest thou unto my lord?”
— Luke 16:5 (KJV)
Luke 16:5 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 16:5
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:5: called, every, one
“And Moses took the tabernacle, and pitched it without the camp, afar off from the camp, and called it the Tabernacle of the congregation. And it came to pass, that every one which sought the LORD went out unto the tabernacle of the congregation, which was without the camp.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:5: called, every, one
“And Moses called Bezaleel and Aholiab, and every wise hearted man, in whose heart the LORD had put wisdom, even every one whose heart stirred him up to come unto the work to do it:”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:5: called, every, one
“And they gathered themselves together against Moses and against Aaron, and said unto them, Ye take too much upon you, seeing all the congregation are holy, every one of them, and the LORD is among them: wherefore then lift ye up yourselves above the congregation of the LORD? Ye take...: Heb. It is much for you”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:5: every, one, lord
“And whatsoever is first ripe in the land, which they shall bring unto the LORD, shall be thine; every one that is clean in thine house shall eat of it.”
Shares key themes with Luke 16:5: every, one, lord
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