Luke 2:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:20 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:20 — KJV
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
— Luke 2:20 (KJV)
Luke 2:20 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 2:20
“But as it is written, Eye hath not seen, nor ear heard, neither have entered into the heart of man, the things which God hath prepared for them that love him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:20: god, things, heard
“Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:20: god, things, heard
“And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:20: shepherds, things, heard
“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 2:20: things, heard, told
“And in all things that I have said unto you be circumspect: and make no mention of the name of other gods, neither let it be heard out of thy mouth.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:20: god, things, heard
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