Luke 3:8
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 3:8 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 3:8 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 3:8 — KJV
“Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, That God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. worthy of: or, meet for”
— Luke 3:8 (KJV)
Luke 3:8 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 3:8
“And think not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:8: say, within, yourselves
“Bring forth therefore fruits meet for repentance: meet...: or, answerable to amendment of life”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:8: bring, forth, therefore
“Therefore say I unto you, The kingdom of God shall be taken from you, and given to a nation bringing forth the fruits thereof.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:8: bring, forth, therefore
“And God said moreover unto Moses, Thus shalt thou say unto the children of Israel, The LORD God of your fathers, the God of Abraham, the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob, hath sent me unto you: this is my name for ever, and this is my memorial unto all generations.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:8: say, abraham, father
“Therefore shall ye keep mine ordinance, that ye commit not any one of these abominable customs, which were committed before you, and that ye defile not yourselves therein: I am the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 3:8: therefore, yourselves, god
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