Luke 21:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 21:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 21:16 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 21:16 — KJV
“And ye shall be betrayed both by parents, and brethren, and kinsfolks, and friends; and some of you shall they cause to be put to death.”
— Luke 21:16 (KJV)
Luke 21:16 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 21:16
“And the brother shall deliver up the brother to death, and the father the child: and the children shall rise up against their parents, and cause them to be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:16: parents, cause, put
“Now the brother shall betray the brother to death, and the father the son; and children shall rise up against their parents, and shall cause them to be put to death.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:16: parents, cause, put
“Nevertheless, brethren, I have written the more boldly unto you in some sort, as putting you in mind, because of the grace that is given to me of God,”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:16: brethren, some, cause
“And whosoever lieth carnally with a woman, that is a bondmaid, betrothed to an husband, and not at all redeemed, nor freedom given her; she shall be scourged; they shall not be put to death, because she was not free. betrothed...: or, abused by any: Heb. reproached by (or, for) man she shall...: or, they, etc: Heb. there shall be a scourging”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:16: cause, put, death
“And the man that lieth with his father's wife hath uncovered his father's nakedness: both of them shall surely be put to death; their blood shall be upon them.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:16: both, put, death
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