Luke 5:17
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 5:17 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 5:17 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, w..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 5:17 — KJV
“And it came to pass on a certain day, as he was teaching, that there were Pharisees and doctors of the law sitting by, which were come out of every town of Galilee, and Judaea, and Jerusalem: and the power of the Lord was present to heal them.”
— Luke 5:17 (KJV)
Luke 5:17 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 5:17
“And it shall come to pass, that every one that is left of all the nations which came against Jerusalem shall even go up from year to year to worship the King, the LORD of hosts, and to keep the feast of tabernacles.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:17: came, pass, come
“Then said the LORD unto Moses, Behold, I will rain bread from heaven for you; and the people shall go out and gather a certain rate every day, that I may prove them, whether they will walk in my law, or no. a certain...: Heb. the portion of a day in his day”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:17: certain, day, law
“And it came to pass a long time after that the LORD had given rest unto Israel from all their enemies round about, that Joshua waxed old and stricken in age. stricken...: Heb. come into days”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:17: came, pass, day
“Wherefore it came to pass, when the time was come about after Hannah had conceived, that she bare a son, and called his name Samuel, saying, Because I have asked him of the LORD. when...: Heb. in revolution of days Samuel: that is, Asked of God”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:17: came, pass, day
“And it shall come to pass in that day, that the great trumpet shall be blown, and they shall come which were ready to perish in the land of Assyria, and the outcasts in the land of Egypt, and shall worship the LORD in the holy mount at Jerusalem.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:17: pass, day, come
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