Luke 2:18
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:18 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:18 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:18 — KJV
“And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.”
— Luke 2:18 (KJV)
Luke 2:18 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 2:18
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:18: heard, things, told
“And it came to pass, when Laban heard the tidings of Jacob his sister's son, that he ran to meet him, and embraced him, and kissed him, and brought him to his house. And he told Laban all these things. tidings: Heb. hearing”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:18: heard, things, told
“And it came to pass, when Jabin king of Hazor had heard those things, that he sent to Jobab king of Madon, and to the king of Shimron, and to the king of Achshaph,”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:18: heard, those, things
“For verily I say unto you, That many prophets and righteous men have desired to see those things which ye see, and have not seen them; and to hear those things which ye hear, and have not heard them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:18: heard, those, things
“I have many things to say and to judge of you: but he that sent me is true; and I speak to the world those things which I have heard of him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:18: heard, those, things
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