Luke 18:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:23 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:23 — KJV
“And when he heard this, he was very sorrowful: for he was very rich.”
— Luke 18:23 (KJV)
Luke 18:23 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 18:23
“And Abram was very rich in cattle, in silver, and in gold.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:23: very, rich
“And the sons of Jacob came out of the field when they heard it: and the men were grieved, and they were very wroth, because he had wrought folly in Israel in lying with Jacob's daughter; which thing ought not to be done.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:23: heard, very
“Then Moses heard the people weep throughout their families, every man in the door of his tent: and the anger of the LORD was kindled greatly; Moses also was displeased.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:23: heard, very
“And her husband heard it, and held his peace at her, and disallowed her not: then all her vows shall stand, and every bond wherewith she bound her soul shall stand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:23: heard, very
“That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:23: very, rich
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