Luke 3:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 3:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 3:21 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was open..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 3:21 — KJV
“Now when all the people were baptized, it came to pass, that Jesus also being baptized, and praying, the heaven was opened,”
— Luke 3:21 (KJV)
Luke 3:21 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 3:21
“Now it came to pass in the thirtieth year, in the fourth month, in the fifth day of the month, as I was among the captives by the river of Chebar, that the heavens were opened, and I saw visions of God. captives: Heb. captivity”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:21: now, came, pass
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:21: now, came, pass
“And it came to pass on the morrow, that Moses said unto the people, Ye have sinned a great sin: and now I will go up unto the LORD; peradventure I shall make an atonement for your sin.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:21: now, people, came
“And it came to pass, when all that knew him beforetime saw that, behold, he prophesied among the prophets, then the people said one to another, What is this that is come unto the son of Kish? Is Saul also among the prophets? one...: Heb. a man to his neighbour”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:21: people, came, pass
“Now when Solomon had made an end of praying, the fire came down from heaven, and consumed the burnt offering and the sacrifices; and the glory of the LORD filled the house.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:21: now, came, praying
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