Luke 23:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:25 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:25 — KJV
“And he released unto them him that for sedition and murder was cast into prison, whom they had desired; but he delivered Jesus to their will.”
— Luke 23:25 (KJV)
Luke 23:25 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 23:25
“Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee; cast...: or, delivered up”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:25: cast, into, prison
“(Who for a certain sedition made in the city, and for murder, was cast into prison.)”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:25: sedition, murder, cast
“Now at that feast he released unto them one prisoner, whomsoever they desired.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:25: released, prison, whom
“Therefore that disciple whom Jesus loved saith unto Peter, It is the Lord. Now when Simon Peter heard that it was the Lord, he girt his fisher's coat unto him, (for he was naked,) and did cast himself into the sea.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:25: cast, into, whom
“When thou goest with thine adversary to the magistrate, as thou art in the way, give diligence that thou mayest be delivered from him; lest he hale thee to the judge, and the judge deliver thee to the officer, and the officer cast thee into prison.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:25: cast, into, prison
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