Luke 19:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 19:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 19:23 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? mone..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 19:23 — KJV
“Wherefore then gavest not thou my money into the bank, that at my coming I might have required mine own with usury? money: Gr. silver”
— Luke 19:23 (KJV)
Luke 19:23 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 19:23
“Thou oughtest therefore to have put my money to the exchangers, and then at my coming I should have received mine own with usury.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:23: then, money, coming
“Then David arose from the earth, and washed, and anointed himself, and changed his apparel, and came into the house of the LORD, and worshipped: then he came to his own house; and when he required, they set bread before him, and he did eat.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:23: then, into, required
“Though they dig into hell, thence shall mine hand take them; though they climb up to heaven, thence will I bring them down:”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:23: then, into, mine
“The chief captain commanded him to be brought into the castle, and bade that he should be examined by scourging; that he might know wherefore they cried so against him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:23: wherefore, into, might
“And it came to pass, that when he was returned, having received the kingdom, then he commanded these servants to be called unto him, to whom he had given the money, that he might know how much every man had gained by trading. money: Gr. silver”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:23: then, money, might
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