Luke 23:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:38 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:38 — KJV
“And a superscription also was written over him in letters of Greek, and Latin, and Hebrew, THIS IS THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
— Luke 23:38 (KJV)
Luke 23:38 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 23:38
“And the superscription of his accusation was written over, THE KING OF THE JEWS.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:38: superscription, written, over
“This title then read many of the Jews: for the place where Jesus was crucified was nigh to the city: and it was written in Hebrew, and Greek, and Latin.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:38: written, greek, latin
“Wherein was written, It is reported among the heathen, and Gashmu saith it, that thou and the Jews think to rebel: for which cause thou buildest the wall, that thou mayest be their king, according to these words. Gashmu: also called, Geshem”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:38: also, written, king
“And said, If it please the king, and if I have found favour in his sight, and the thing seem right before the king, and I be pleasing in his eyes, let it be written to reverse the letters devised by Haman the son of Hammedatha the Agagite, which he wrote to destroy the Jews which are in all the king's provinces: devised: Heb. the device which he...: or, who wrote”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:38: written, letters, king
“Write ye also for the Jews, as it liketh you, in the king's name, and seal it with the king's ring: for the writing which is written in the king's name, and sealed with the king's ring, may no man reverse.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:38: also, written, king
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