Luke 24:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 24:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 24:47 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 24:47 — KJV
“And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.”
— Luke 24:47 (KJV)
Luke 24:47 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 24:47
“Why should the name of our father be done away from among his family, because he hath no son? Give unto us therefore a possession among the brethren of our father. done...: Heb. diminished”
Shares key themes with Luke 24:47: should, name, among
“Lest there should be among you man, or woman, or family, or tribe, whose heart turneth away this day from the LORD our God, to go and serve the gods of these nations; lest there should be among you a root that beareth gall and wormwood; gall: or, a poisonous herb: Heb. rosh”
Shares key themes with Luke 24:47: should, among, nations
“That ye come not among these nations, these that remain among you; neither make mention of the name of their gods, nor cause to swear by them, neither serve them, nor bow yourselves unto them:”
Shares key themes with Luke 24:47: name, among, nations
“And he had a son, whose name was Saul, a choice young man, and a goodly: and there was not among the children of Israel a goodlier person than he: from his shoulders and upward he was higher than any of the people.”
Shares key themes with Luke 24:47: should, name, among
“Who are they among all the gods of the countries, that have delivered their country out of mine hand, that the LORD should deliver Jerusalem out of mine hand?”
Shares key themes with Luke 24:47: should, among, jerusalem
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