Luke 18:4
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:4 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:4 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:4 — KJV
“And he would not for a while: but afterward he said within himself, Though I fear not God, nor regard man;”
— Luke 18:4 (KJV)
Luke 18:4 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 18:4
“And it came to pass on the seventh day, that the child died. And the servants of David feared to tell him that the child was dead: for they said, Behold, while the child was yet alive, we spake unto him, and he would not hearken unto our voice: how will he then vex himself, if we tell him that the child is dead? vex: Heb. do hurt”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:4: would, while, himself
“Neither shall he regard the God of his fathers, nor the desire of women, nor regard any god: for he shall magnify himself above all.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:4: himself, god, nor
“And Abraham said, Because I thought, Surely the fear of God is not in this place; and they will slay me for my wife's sake.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:4: though, fear, god
“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:4: would, though, god
“But the seventh day is the sabbath of the LORD thy God: in it thou shalt not do any work, thou, nor thy son, nor thy daughter, thy manservant, nor thy maidservant, nor thy cattle, nor thy stranger that is within thy gates:”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:4: within, god, nor
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