Luke 2:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:22 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:22 — KJV
“And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;”
— Luke 2:22 (KJV)
Luke 2:22 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 2:22
“When Jethro, the priest of Midian, Moses' father in law, heard of all that God had done for Moses, and for Israel his people, and that the LORD had brought Israel out of Egypt;”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:22: law, moses, brought
“And the LORD said unto Moses, Behold, thy days approach that thou must die: call Joshua, and present yourselves in the tabernacle of the congregation, that I may give him a charge. And Moses and Joshua went, and presented themselves in the tabernacle of the congregation.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:22: days, moses, present
“But the children of the murderers he slew not: according unto that which is written in the book of the law of Moses, wherein the LORD commanded, saying, The fathers shall not be put to death for the children, nor the children be put to death for the fathers; but every man shall be put to death for his own sin.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:22: according, law, moses
“And like unto him was there no king before him, that turned to the LORD with all his heart, and with all his soul, and with all his might, according to all the law of Moses; neither after him arose there any like him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:22: according, law, moses
“And the king called for Jehoiada the chief, and said unto him, Why hast thou not required of the Levites to bring in out of Judah and out of Jerusalem the collection, according to the commandment of Moses the servant of the LORD, and of the congregation of Israel, for the tabernacle of witness?”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:22: according, moses, jerusalem
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