Luke 3:7
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 3:7 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 3:7 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 3:7 — KJV
“Then said he to the multitude that came forth to be baptized of him, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”
— Luke 3:7 (KJV)
Luke 3:7 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 3:7
“But when he saw many of the Pharisees and Sadducees come to his baptism, he said unto them, O generation of vipers, who hath warned you to flee from the wrath to come?”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:7: generation, vipers, hath
“For it was little which thou hadst before I came, and it is now increased unto a multitude; and the LORD hath blessed thee since my coming: and now when shall I provide for mine own house also? increased: Heb. broken forth since...: Heb. at my foot”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:7: multitude, came, forth
“And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:7: then, came, hath
“Now the men did diligently observe whether any thing would come from him, and did hastily catch it: and they said, Thy brother Benhadad. Then he said, Go ye, bring him. Then Benhadad came forth to him; and he caused him to come up into the chariot.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:7: then, came, forth
“So they came up to Baalperazim; and David smote them there. Then David said, God hath broken in upon mine enemies by mine hand like the breaking forth of waters: therefore they called the name of that place Baalperazim. Baalperazim: that is, A place of breaches”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:7: then, came, forth
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