Luke 22:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 22:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 22:31 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 22:31 — KJV
“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:”
— Luke 22:31 (KJV)
Luke 22:31 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 22:31
“And Sarai said unto Abram, Behold now, the LORD hath restrained me from bearing: I pray thee, go in unto my maid; it may be that I may obtain children by her. And Abram hearkened to the voice of Sarai. obtain...: Heb. be built by her”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:31: lord, behold, hath
“And thou shalt say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath sent me unto thee, saying, Let my people go, that they may serve me in the wilderness: and, behold, hitherto thou wouldest not hear.”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:31: lord, behold, hath
“Now therefore behold the king whom ye have chosen, and whom ye have desired! and, behold, the LORD hath set a king over you.”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:31: lord, behold, hath
“And David said to Abishai, and to all his servants, Behold, my son, which came forth of my bowels, seeketh my life: how much more now may this Benjamite do it? let him alone, and let him curse; for the LORD hath bidden him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:31: lord, behold, hath
“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD. power: Heb. hand”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:31: lord, behold, satan
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