Luke 19:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 19:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 19:47 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy h..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 19:47 — KJV
“And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him,”
— Luke 19:47 (KJV)
Luke 19:47 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 19:47
“And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:47: chief, priests, scribes
“And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:47: taught, temple, chief
“And the chief priests and the scribes the same hour sought to lay hands on him; and they feared the people: for they perceived that he had spoken this parable against them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:47: chief, priests, scribes
“And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:47: chief, priests, scribes
“And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born.”
Shares key themes with Luke 19:47: chief, priests, scribes
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