Luke 19:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 19:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 19:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority ove..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 19:17 — KJV
“And he said unto him, Well, thou good servant: because thou hast been faithful in a very little, have thou authority over ten cities.”
— Luke 19:17 (KJV)
Luke 19:17 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 19:17
“His lord said unto him, Well done, thou good and faithful servant: thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:17: well, good, servant
“His lord said unto him, Well done, good and faithful servant; thou hast been faithful over a few things, I will make thee ruler over many things: enter thou into the joy of thy lord.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:17: well, good, servant
“And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. very...: Heb. good of countenance”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:17: well, good, very
“And what the land is that they dwell in, whether it be good or bad; and what cities they be that they dwell in, whether in tents, or in strong holds;”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:17: well, good, ten
“Nevertheless the people be strong that dwell in the land, and the cities are walled, and very great: and moreover we saw the children of Anak there.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:17: well, very, over
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