Luke 17:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 17:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 17:24 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so sha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 17:24 — KJV
“For as the lightning, that lighteneth out of the one part under heaven, shineth unto the other part under heaven; so shall also the Son of man be in his day.”
— Luke 17:24 (KJV)
Luke 17:24 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 17:24
“And David sent forth a third part of the people under the hand of Joab, and a third part under the hand of Abishai the son of Zeruiah, Joab's brother, and a third part under the hand of Ittai the Gittite. And the king said unto the people, I will surely go forth with you myself also.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:24: part, under, other
“And unto Eber were born two sons: the name of one was Peleg; for in his days was the earth divided; and his brother's name was Joktan. Peleg: that is Division”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:24: one, other, son
“Until thy brother's anger turn away from thee, and he forget that which thou hast done to him: then I will send, and fetch thee from thence: why should I be deprived also of you both in one day?”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:24: one, other, also
“For ask now of the days that are past, which were before thee, since the day that God created man upon the earth, and ask from the one side of heaven unto the other, whether there hath been any such thing as this great thing is, or hath been heard like it?”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:24: one, heaven, other
“And ye are risen up against my father's house this day, and have slain his sons, threescore and ten persons, upon one stone, and have made Abimelech, the son of his maidservant, king over the men of Shechem, because he is your brother;)”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:24: one, other, son
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