Luke 17:37
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 17:37 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 17:37 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagle..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 17:37 — KJV
“And they answered and said unto him, Where, Lord? And he said unto them, Wheresoever the body is, thither will the eagles be gathered together.”
— Luke 17:37 (KJV)
Luke 17:37 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 17:37
“For wheresoever the carcase is, there will the eagles be gathered together.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:37: where, wheresoever, eagles
“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 17:37: where, lord, gathered
“They sent therefore and gathered all the lords of the Philistines unto them, and said, What shall we do with the ark of the God of Israel? And they answered, Let the ark of the God of Israel be carried about unto Gath. And they carried the ark of the God of Israel about thither.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:37: answered, lord, thither
“And all the people answered together, and said, All that the LORD hath spoken we will do. And Moses returned the words of the people unto the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:37: answered, lord, together
“Then Moses stood in the gate of the camp, and said, Who is on the LORD'S side? let him come unto me. And all the sons of Levi gathered themselves together unto him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:37: lord, gathered, together
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