Luke 5:16
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 5:16 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 5:16 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 5:16 — KJV
“And he withdrew himself into the wilderness, and prayed.”
— Luke 5:16 (KJV)
Luke 5:16 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 5:16
“But he himself went a day's journey into the wilderness, and came and sat down under a juniper tree: and he requested for himself that he might die; and said, It is enough; now, O LORD, take away my life; for I am not better than my fathers. for himself: Heb. for his life”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:16: himself, into, wilderness
“And Reuben said unto them, Shed no blood, but cast him into this pit that is in the wilderness, and lay no hand upon him; that he might rid him out of their hands, to deliver him to his father again.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:16: into, wilderness
“And the men were afraid, because they were brought into Joseph's house; and they said, Because of the money that was returned in our sacks at the first time are we brought in; that he may seek occasion against us, and fall upon us, and take us for bondmen, and our asses. seek...: Heb. roll himself upon us”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:16: himself, into
“And they shall hearken to thy voice: and thou shalt come, thou and the elders of Israel, unto the king of Egypt, and ye shall say unto him, The LORD God of the Hebrews hath met with us: and now let us go, we beseech thee, three days' journey into the wilderness, that we may sacrifice to the LORD our God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:16: into, wilderness
“And the LORD said to Aaron, Go into the wilderness to meet Moses. And he went, and met him in the mount of God, and kissed him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:16: into, wilderness
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