Luke 2:29
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:29 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:29 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:29 — KJV
“Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:”
— Luke 2:29 (KJV)
Luke 2:29 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 2:29
“And they said unto him, Wherefore saith my lord these words? God forbid that thy servants should do according to this thing:”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:29: lord, servant, according
“And he said, Now also let it be according unto your words: he with whom it is found shall be my servant; and ye shall be blameless.”
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“And he said, To morrow. And he said, Be it according to thy word: that thou mayest know that there is none like unto the LORD our God. To morrow: or, Against to morrow”
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“And the LORD did according to the word of Moses; and he removed the swarms of flies from Pharaoh, from his servants, and from his people; there remained not one.”
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“So Moses the servant of the LORD died there in the land of Moab, according to the word of the LORD.”
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