Luke 18:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:20 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:20 — KJV
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Honour thy father and thy mother.”
— Luke 18:20 (KJV)
Luke 18:20 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 18:20
“Thou knowest the commandments, Do not commit adultery, Do not kill, Do not steal, Do not bear false witness, Defraud not, Honour thy father and mother.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:20: knowest, commandments, commit
“For this, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not kill, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness, Thou shalt not covet; and if there be any other commandment, it is briefly comprehended in this saying, namely, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:20: commit, adultery, kill
“He saith unto him, Which? Jesus said, Thou shalt do no murder, Thou shalt not commit adultery, Thou shalt not steal, Thou shalt not bear false witness,”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:20: commit, adultery, steal
“Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not;”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:20: commit, adultery, steal
“By swearing, and lying, and killing, and stealing, and committing adultery, they break out, and blood toucheth blood. blood: Heb. bloods”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:20: commit, adultery, kill
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