Luke 4:6
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 4:6 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 4:6 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 4:6 — KJV
“And the devil said unto him, All this power will I give thee, and the glory of them: for that is delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I give it.”
— Luke 4:6 (KJV)
Luke 4:6 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 4:6
“Thou, O king, art a king of kings: for the God of heaven hath given thee a kingdom, power, and strength, and glory.”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:6: power, give, glory
“Jesus answered, Thou couldest have no power at all against me, except it were given thee from above: therefore he that delivered me unto thee hath the greater sin.”
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“Saying, Give me also this power, that on whomsoever I lay hands, he may receive the Holy Ghost.”
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“According as his divine power hath given unto us all things that pertain unto life and godliness, through the knowledge of him that hath called us to glory and virtue: to: or, by”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:6: power, give, glory
“And men were scorched with great heat, and blasphemed the name of God, which hath power over these plagues: and they repented not to give him glory. scorched: or, burned”
Shares key themes with Luke 4:6: power, give, glory
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