Luke 2:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:17 — KJV
“And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.”
— Luke 2:17 (KJV)
Luke 2:17 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 2:17
“And the children of Israel said, Who is there among all the tribes of Israel that came not up with the congregation unto the LORD? For they had made a great oath concerning him that came not up to the LORD to Mizpeh, saying, He shall surely be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:17: made, saying, concerning
“And it came to pass after these things, that it was told Abraham, saying, Behold, Milcah, she hath also born children unto thy brother Nahor;”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:17: saying, told, child
“And it came to pass about three months after, that it was told Judah, saying, Tamar thy daughter in law hath played the harlot; and also, behold, she is with child by whoredom. And Judah said, Bring her forth, and let her be burnt.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:17: saying, told, child
“Speak unto the children of Israel, saying, If a soul shall sin through ignorance against any of the commandments of the LORD concerning things which ought not to be done, and shall do against any of them:”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:17: saying, concerning, child
“All the males among the children of Aaron shall eat of it. It shall be a statute for ever in your generations concerning the offerings of the LORD made by fire: every one that toucheth them shall be holy.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:17: made, concerning, child
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