Luke 4:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 4:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 4:23 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done i..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 4:23 — KJV
“And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.”
— Luke 4:23 (KJV)
Luke 4:23 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 4:23
“And the people that were encamped heard say, Zimri hath conspired, and hath also slain the king: wherefore all Israel made Omri, the captain of the host, king over Israel that day in the camp.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:23: say, heard, also
“Because thine heart was tender, and thou hast humbled thyself before the LORD, when thou heardest what I spake against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, that they should become a desolation and a curse, and hast rent thy clothes, and wept before me; I also have heard thee, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:23: thyself, heard, also
“Because thine heart was tender, and thou didst humble thyself before God, when thou heardest his words against this place, and against the inhabitants thereof, and humbledst thyself before me, and didst rend thy clothes, and weep before me; I have even heard thee also, saith the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:23: thyself, heard, also
“Also I heard the voice of the Lord, saying, Whom shall I send, and who will go for us? Then said I, Here am I; send me. Here...: Heb. behold me”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:23: say, heard, also
“They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. hurt: Heb. bruise, or, breach”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:23: say, heal, also
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