Luke 17:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 17:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 17:4 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; tho..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 17:4 — KJV
“And if he trespass against thee seven times in a day, and seven times in a day turn again to thee, saying, I repent; thou shalt forgive him.”
— Luke 17:4 (KJV)
Luke 17:4 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 17:4
“Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:4: trespass, against, day
“And Elisha sent a messenger unto him, saying, Go and wash in Jordan seven times, and thy flesh shall come again to thee, and thou shalt be clean.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:4: seven, times, again
“Then came Peter to him, and said, Lord, how oft shall my brother sin against me, and I forgive him? till seven times?”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:4: against, seven, times
“And he stayed yet other seven days; and sent forth the dove; which returned not again unto him any more.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:4: seven, day, turn
“Get thee unto Pharaoh in the morning; lo, he goeth out unto the water; and thou shalt stand by the river's brink against he come; and the rod which was turned to a serpent shalt thou take in thine hand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 17:4: against, turn, again
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