Luke 22:49
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 22:49 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 22:49 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 22:49 — KJV
“When they which were about him saw what would follow, they said unto him, Lord, shall we smite with the sword?”
— Luke 22:49 (KJV)
Luke 22:49 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 22:49
“I saw the Lord standing upon the altar: and he said, Smite the lintel of the door, that the posts may shake: and cut them in the head, all of them; and I will slay the last of them with the sword: he that fleeth of them shall not flee away, and he that escapeth of them shall not be delivered. lintel: or, chapiter, or, knop cut...: or, wound them”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:49: saw, lord, smite
“And the ass saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and the ass turned aside out of the way, and went into the field: and Balaam smote the ass, to turn her into the way.”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:49: saw, lord, sword
“Then the LORD opened the eyes of Balaam, and he saw the angel of the LORD standing in the way, and his sword drawn in his hand: and he bowed down his head, and fell flat on his face. fell...: or, bowed himself”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:49: saw, lord, sword
“And when the LORD thy God hath delivered it into thine hands, thou shalt smite every male thereof with the edge of the sword:”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:49: lord, smite, sword
“The LORD shall smite thee with a consumption, and with a fever, and with an inflammation, and with an extreme burning, and with the sword, and with blasting, and with mildew; and they shall pursue thee until thou perish. sword: or, drought”
Shares key themes with Luke 22:49: lord, smite, sword
Pray Luke 22:49
Generate a Prayer from Luke 22:49
Our AI will write a personal prayer inspired by this scripture — tailored to your situation. Free, instant, no account needed.
✦ Pray This Verse