Luke 4:38
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 4:38 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 4:38 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great feve..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 4:38 — KJV
“And he arose out of the synagogue, and entered into Simon's house. And Simon's wife's mother was taken with a great fever; and they besought him for her.”
— Luke 4:38 (KJV)
Luke 4:38 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 4:38
“And when Jesus was come into Peter's house, he saw his wife's mother laid, and sick of a fever.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:38: into, house, wife
“And forthwith, when they were come out of the synagogue, they entered into the house of Simon and Andrew, with James and John.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:38: synagogue, entered, into
“And he pressed upon them greatly; and they turned in unto him, and entered into his house; and he made them a feast, and did bake unleavened bread, and they did eat.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:38: entered, into, house
“But Simon's wife's mother lay sick of a fever, and anon they tell him of her.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:38: simon, wife, mother
“And from thence he arose, and went into the borders of Tyre and Sidon, and entered into an house, and would have no man know it: but he could not be hid.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:38: arose, entered, into
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