Luke 20:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 20:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 20:2 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authori..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 20:2 — KJV
“And spake unto him, saying, Tell us, by what authority doest thou these things? or who is he that gave thee this authority?”
— Luke 20:2 (KJV)
Luke 20:2 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 20:2
“And when he was come into the temple, the chief priests and the elders of the people came unto him as he was teaching, and said, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority?”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:2: authority, doest, these
“And say unto him, By what authority doest thou these things? and who gave thee this authority to do these things?”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:2: authority, doest, these
“And the people said unto me, Wilt thou not tell us what these things are to us, that thou doest so?”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:2: tell, doest, these
“While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:2: spake, saying, these
“And Jesus answered and said unto them, I also will ask you one thing, which if ye tell me, I in like wise will tell you by what authority I do these things.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:2: tell, authority, these
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