Luke 21:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 21:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 21:8 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time drawet..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 21:8 — KJV
“And he said, Take heed that ye be not deceived: for many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and the time draweth near: go ye not therefore after them. and the time: or, and, The time”
— Luke 21:8 (KJV)
Luke 21:8 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 21:8
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:8: come, name, saying
“For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:8: many, come, name
“For many shall come in my name, saying, I am Christ; and shall deceive many.”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:8: many, come, name
“And command thou the people, saying, Ye are to pass through the coast of your brethren the children of Esau, which dwell in Seir; and they shall be afraid of you: take ye good heed unto yourselves therefore:”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:8: take, heed, saying
“Take heed to thyself that thou be not snared by following them, after that they be destroyed from before thee; and that thou enquire not after their gods, saying, How did these nations serve their gods? even so will I do likewise. by...: Heb. after them”
Shares key themes with Luke 21:8: take, heed, saying
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