Luke 20:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 20:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 20:26 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 20:26 — KJV
“And they could not take hold of his words before the people: and they marvelled at his answer, and held their peace.”
— Luke 20:26 (KJV)
Luke 20:26 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 20:26
“Then Moses said unto Aaron, This is it that the LORD spake, saying, I will be sanctified in them that come nigh me, and before all the people I will be glorified. And Aaron held his peace.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:26: before, people, held
“And the messenger answered and said, Israel is fled before the Philistines, and there hath been also a great slaughter among the people, and thy two sons also, Hophni and Phinehas, are dead, and the ark of God is taken.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:26: take, before, people
“And they answered them, and said, He is; behold, he is before you: make haste now, for he came to day to the city; for there is a sacrifice of the people to day in the high place: sacrifice: or, feast”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:26: hold, before, people
“And the sons of the prophets that were at Jericho came to Elisha, and said unto him, Knowest thou that the LORD will take away thy master from thy head to day? And he answered, Yea, I know it; hold ye your peace.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:26: take, hold, answer
“But the people held their peace, and answered him not a word: for the king's commandment was, saying, Answer him not.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:26: people, answer, held
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