Luke 18:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:39 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:39 — KJV
“And they which went before rebuked him, that he should hold his peace: but he cried so much the more, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.”
— Luke 18:39 (KJV)
Luke 18:39 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 18:39
“And the multitude rebuked them, because they should hold their peace: but they cried the more, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:39: rebuked, should, hold
“And many charged him that he should hold his peace: but he cried the more a great deal, Thou Son of David, have mercy on me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:39: should, hold, peace
“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:39: hold, much, more
“And, behold, a woman of Canaan came out of the same coasts, and cried unto him, saying, Have mercy on me, O Lord, thou Son of David; my daughter is grievously vexed with a devil.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:39: hold, cried, son
“And, behold, two blind men sitting by the way side, when they heard that Jesus passed by, cried out, saying, Have mercy on us, O Lord, thou Son of David.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:39: hold, cried, son
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