Luke 18:40
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 18:40 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 18:40 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him," Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 18:40 — KJV
“And Jesus stood, and commanded him to be brought unto him: and when he was come near, he asked him,”
— Luke 18:40 (KJV)
Luke 18:40 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 18:40
“And they brought that which Moses commanded before the tabernacle of the congregation: and all the congregation drew near and stood before the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:40: stood, commanded, brought
“And it came to pass, when they brought out those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the captains of the men of war which went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:40: brought, come, near
“Then Hezekiah answered and said, Now ye have consecrated yourselves unto the LORD, come near and bring sacrifices and thank offerings into the house of the LORD. And the congregation brought in sacrifices and thank offerings; and as many as were of a free heart burnt offerings. consecrated...: or, filled your hand”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:40: brought, come, near
“For this deed of the queen shall come abroad unto all women, so that they shall despise their husbands in their eyes, when it shall be reported, The king Ahasuerus commanded Vashti the queen to be brought in before him, but she came not.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:40: commanded, brought, come
“I came near unto one of them that stood by, and asked him the truth of all this. So he told me, and made me know the interpretation of the things.”
Shares key themes with Luke 18:40: stood, near, asked
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