Luke 20:34
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 20:34 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 20:34 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 20:34 — KJV
“And Jesus answering said unto them, The children of this world marry, and are given in marriage:”
— Luke 20:34 (KJV)
Luke 20:34 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 20:34
“For in the resurrection they neither marry, nor are given in marriage, but are as the angels of God in heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:34: marry, given, marriage
“For when they shall rise from the dead, they neither marry, nor are given in marriage; but are as the angels which are in heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:34: marry, given, marriage
“Who hath saved us, and called us with an holy calling, not according to our works, but according to his own purpose and grace, which was given us in Christ Jesus before the world began,”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:34: jesus, world, given
“And she said, Who would have said unto Abraham, that Sarah should have given children suck? for I have born him a son in his old age.”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:34: children, given
“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee”
Shares key themes with Luke 20:34: children, given
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