Luke 4:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 4:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 4:22 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not thi..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 4:22 — KJV
“And all bare him witness, and wondered at the gracious words which proceeded out of his mouth. And they said, Is not this Joseph's son?”
— Luke 4:22 (KJV)
Luke 4:22 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 4:22
“And unto Joseph were born two sons before the years of famine came, which Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On bare unto him. priest: or, prince”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:22: bare, joseph, son
“Whoso killeth any person, the murderer shall be put to death by the mouth of witnesses: but one witness shall not testify against any person to cause him to die.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:22: witness, mouth, son
“Now therefore write ye this song for you, and teach it the children of Israel: put it in their mouths, that this song may be a witness for me against the children of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:22: witness, mouth, son
“And it shall come to pass, when many evils and troubles are befallen them, that this song shall testify against them as a witness; for it shall not be forgotten out of the mouths of their seed: for I know their imagination which they go about, even now, before I have brought them into the land which I sware. against: Heb. before go...: Heb. do”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:22: witness, mouth, son
“The words of a wise man's mouth are gracious; but the lips of a fool will swallow up himself. gracious: Heb. grace”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:22: gracious, words, mouth
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