Luke 2:27
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:27 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:27 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the cust..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:27 — KJV
“And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,”
— Luke 2:27 (KJV)
Luke 2:27 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 2:27
“And when they heard that, they entered into the temple early in the morning, and taught. But the high priest came, and they that were with him, and called the council together, and all the senate of the children of Israel, and sent to the prison to have them brought.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:27: came, into, temple
“Which also our fathers that came after brought in with Jesus into the possession of the Gentiles, whom God drave out before the face of our fathers, unto the days of David; that...: or, having received”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:27: came, into, brought
“And Isaac brought her into his mother Sarah's tent, and took Rebekah, and she became his wife; and he loved her: and Isaac was comforted after his mother's death.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:27: came, into, brought
“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 2:27: came, child, after
“And she took it up, and went into the city: and her mother in law saw what she had gleaned: and she brought forth, and gave to her that she had reserved after she was sufficed.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:27: into, brought, after
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