Luke 22:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 22:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 22:26 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that d..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 22:26 — KJV
“But ye shall not be so: but he that is greatest among you, let him be as the younger; and he that is chief, as he that doth serve.”
— Luke 22:26 (KJV)
Luke 22:26 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 22:26
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that the firstborn said unto the younger, Behold, I lay yesternight with my father: let us make him drink wine this night also; and go thou in, and lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:26: let, younger, serve
“Certain men, the children of Belial, are gone out from among you, and have withdrawn the inhabitants of their city, saying, Let us go and serve other gods, which ye have not known; the children...: or, naughty men”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:26: among, let, serve
“And whosoever will be chief among you, let him be your servant:”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:26: among, let, chief
“Come, let us make our father drink wine, and we will lie with him, that we may preserve seed of our father.”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:26: let, serve
“And the LORD said unto her, Two nations are in thy womb, and two manner of people shall be separated from thy bowels; and the one people shall be stronger than the other people; and the elder shall serve the younger.”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:26: younger, serve
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