Luke 4:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 4:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 4:5 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 4:5 — KJV
“And the devil, taking him up into an high mountain, shewed unto him all the kingdoms of the world in a moment of time.”
— Luke 4:5 (KJV)
Luke 4:5 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 4:5
“Again, the devil taketh him up into an exceeding high mountain, and sheweth him all the kingdoms of the world, and the glory of them;”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:5: devil, into, high
“As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. this time: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:5: into, high, time
“Lift ye up a banner upon the high mountain, exalt the voice unto them, shake the hand, that they may go into the gates of the nobles.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:5: into, high, mountain
“O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! O Zion...: or, O thou that tellest good tidings to Zion O Jerusalem...: or, O thou that tellest good tidings to Jerusalem”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:5: into, high, mountain
“And I will make them one nation in the land upon the mountains of Israel; and one king shall be king to them all: and they shall be no more two nations, neither shall they be divided into two kingdoms any more at all:”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:5: into, mountain, kingdoms
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