Luke 2:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 2:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 2:47 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 2:47 — KJV
“And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.”
— Luke 2:47 (KJV)
Luke 2:47 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 2:47
“I have heard the check of my reproach, and the spirit of my understanding causeth me to answer.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:47: heard, understanding
“Hast thou not known? hast thou not heard, that the everlasting God, the LORD, the Creator of the ends of the earth, fainteth not, neither is weary? there is no searching of his understanding.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:47: heard, understanding
“I have even heard of thee, that the spirit of the gods is in thee, and that light and understanding and excellent wisdom is found in thee.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:47: heard, understanding
“And when the multitude heard this, they were astonished at his doctrine.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:47: heard, astonished
“And the scribes and chief priests heard it, and sought how they might destroy him: for they feared him, because all the people was astonished at his doctrine.”
Shares key themes with Luke 2:47: heard, astonished
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