Luke 3:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 3:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 3:20 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 3:20 — KJV
“Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.”
— Luke 3:20 (KJV)
Luke 3:20 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 3:20
“Moreover the word of the LORD came unto Jeremiah the second time, while he was yet shut up in the court of the prison, saying,”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:20: yet, shut, prison
“For John was not yet cast into prison.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:20: yet, john, prison
“Yet these may ye eat of every flying creeping thing that goeth upon all four, which have legs above their feet, to leap withal upon the earth;”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:20: yet, above
“And the king of Assyria found conspiracy in Hoshea: for he had sent messengers to So king of Egypt, and brought no present to the king of Assyria, as he had done year by year: therefore the king of Assyria shut him up, and bound him in prison. present: or, tribute”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:20: shut, prison
“Now these are they that came to David to Ziklag, while he yet kept himself close because of Saul the son of Kish: and they were among the mighty men, helpers of the war. while...: Heb. being yet shut up”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:20: yet, shut
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