Luke 18:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:12 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:12 — KJV
“I fast twice in the week, I give tithes of all that I possess.”
— Luke 18:12 (KJV)
Luke 18:12 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 18:12
“And I will give unto thee, and to thy seed after thee, the land wherein thou art a stranger, all the land of Canaan, for an everlasting possession; and I will be their God. wherein...: Heb. of thy sojournings”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:12: give, possess
“I am a stranger and a sojourner with you: give me a possession of a buryingplace with you, that I may bury my dead out of my sight.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:12: give, possess
“That he may give me the cave of Machpelah, which he hath, which is in the end of his field; for as much money as it is worth he shall give it me for a possession of a buryingplace amongst you. as much...: Heb. full money”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:12: give, possess
“Fulfil her week, and we will give thee this also for the service which thou shalt serve with me yet seven other years.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:12: week, give
“And said unto me, Behold, I will make thee fruitful, and multiply thee, and I will make of thee a multitude of people; and will give this land to thy seed after thee for an everlasting possession.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:12: give, possess
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