Luke 23:39
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 23:39 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 23:39 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 23:39 — KJV
“And one of the malefactors which were hanged railed on him, saying, If thou be Christ, save thyself and us.”
— Luke 23:39 (KJV)
Luke 23:39 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 23:39
“But one of the young men told Abigail, Nabal's wife, saying, Behold, David sent messengers out of the wilderness to salute our master; and he railed on them. railed...: Heb. flew upon them”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:39: one, railed, saying
“Saying to a stock, Thou art my father; and to a stone, Thou hast brought me forth: for they have turned their back unto me, and not their face: but in the time of their trouble they will say, Arise, and save us. brought...: or, begotten me their back: Heb. the hinder part of the neck”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:39: one, saying, save
“And saying, Thou that destroyest the temple, and buildest it in three days, save thyself. If thou be the Son of God, come down from the cross.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:39: saying, save, thyself
“The Jews answered him, saying, For a good work we stone thee not; but for blasphemy; and because that thou, being a man, makest thyself God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:39: one, saying, thyself
“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”
Shares key themes with Luke 23:39: saying, christ, save
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