Luke 3:31
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 3:31 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 3:31 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, whic..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 3:31 — KJV
“Which was the son of Melea, which was the son of Menan, which was the son of Mattatha, which was the son of Nathan, which was the son of David,”
— Luke 3:31 (KJV)
Luke 3:31 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 3:31
“And Saul spake to Jonathan his son, and to all his servants, that they should kill David.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:31: son, nathan, david
“But Jonathan Saul's son delighted much in David: and Jonathan told David, saying, Saul my father seeketh to kill thee: now therefore, I pray thee, take heed to thyself until the morning, and abide in a secret place, and hide thyself:”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:31: son, nathan, david
“And it came to pass on the morrow, which was the second day of the month, that David's place was empty: and Saul said unto Jonathan his son, Wherefore cometh not the son of Jesse to meat, neither yesterday, nor to day?”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:31: son, nathan, david
“And Jonathan Saul's son arose, and went to David into the wood, and strengthened his hand in God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:31: son, nathan, david
“And David said unto him, How went the matter? I pray thee, tell me. And he answered, That the people are fled from the battle, and many of the people also are fallen and dead; and Saul and Jonathan his son are dead also. How...: Heb. What was, etc”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:31: son, nathan, david
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