Luke 4:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 4:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 4:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place whe..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 4:17 — KJV
“And there was delivered unto him the book of the prophet Esaias. And when he had opened the book, he found the place where it was written,”
— Luke 4:17 (KJV)
Luke 4:17 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 4:17
“And at that time shall Michael stand up, the great prince which standeth for the children of thy people: and there shall be a time of trouble, such as never was since there was a nation even to that same time: and at that time thy people shall be delivered, every one that shall be found written in the book.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:17: delivered, book, found
“As it is written in the book of the words of Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:17: book, prophet, esaias
“After that thou shalt come to the hill of God, where is the garrison of the Philistines: and it shall come to pass, when thou art come thither to the city, that thou shalt meet a company of prophets coming down from the high place with a psaltery, and a tabret, and a pipe, and a harp, before them; and they shall prophesy:”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:17: prophet, place, where
“So shall we come upon him in some place where he shall be found, and we will light upon him as the dew falleth on the ground: and of him and of all the men that are with him there shall not be left so much as one.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:17: found, place, where
“And the sons of the prophets said unto Elisha, Behold now, the place where we dwell with thee is too strait for us.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:17: prophet, place, where
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