Luke 17:3
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 17:3 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 17:3 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 17:3 — KJV
“Take heed to yourselves: If thy brother trespass against thee, rebuke him; and if he repent, forgive him.”
— Luke 17:3 (KJV)
Luke 17:3 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 17:3
“But take heed to yourselves: for they shall deliver you up to councils; and in the synagogues ye shall be beaten: and ye shall be brought before rulers and kings for my sake, for a testimony against them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:3: take, heed, yourselves
“And thou shalt set bounds unto the people round about, saying, Take heed to yourselves, that ye go not up into the mount, or touch the border of it: whosoever toucheth the mount shall be surely put to death:”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:3: take, heed, yourselves
“For Moses had said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, even every man upon his son, and upon his brother; that he may bestow upon you a blessing this day. For Moses...: or, And Moses said, Consecrate yourselves to day to the LORD, because every man hath been against his brother, etc Consecrate...: Heb. Fill your hands”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:3: yourselves, brother, against
“If a soul sin, and commit a trespass against the LORD, and lie unto his neighbour in that which was delivered him to keep, or in fellowship, or in a thing taken away by violence, or hath deceived his neighbour; in fellowship: or, in dealing fellowship: Heb. putting of the hand”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:3: take, trespass, against
“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 17:3: take, yourselves, against
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