Luke 23:2
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:2 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:2 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caes..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:2 — KJV
“And they began to accuse him, saying, We found this fellow perverting the nation, and forbidding to give tribute to Caesar, saying that he himself is Christ a King.”
— Luke 23:2 (KJV)
Luke 23:2 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 23:2
“And from thenceforth Pilate sought to release him: but the Jews cried out, saying, If thou let this man go, thou art not Caesar's friend: whosoever maketh himself a king speaketh against Caesar.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:2: saying, caesar, himself
“And when he was called forth, Tertullus began to accuse him, saying, Seeing that by thee we enjoy great quietness, and that very worthy deeds are done unto this nation by thy providence,”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:2: began, accuse, saying
“And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:2: accuse, saying, christ
“And I will bless her, and give thee a son also of her: yea, I will bless her, and she shall be a mother of nations; kings of people shall be of her. she...: Heb. she shall become nations”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:2: nation, give, king
“When thou art come unto the land which the LORD thy God giveth thee, and shalt possess it, and shalt dwell therein, and shalt say, I will set a king over me, like as all the nations that are about me;”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:2: nation, give, king
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