Luke 5:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 5:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 5:21 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins,..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 5:21 — KJV
“And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”
— Luke 5:21 (KJV)
Luke 5:21 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 5:21
“Why doth this man thus speak blasphemies? who can forgive sins but God only?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:21: blasphemies, can, forgive
“And Joshua said unto the people, Ye cannot serve the LORD: for he is an holy God; he is a jealous God; he will not forgive your transgressions nor your sins. holy God: Heb. holy Gods”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:21: can, forgive, sins
“And there arose a great cry: and the scribes that were of the Pharisees' part arose, and strove, saying, We find no evil in this man: but if a spirit or an angel hath spoken to him, let us not fight against God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:21: scribes, pharisees, saying
“But their scribes and Pharisees murmured against his disciples, saying, Why do ye eat and drink with publicans and sinners?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:21: scribes, pharisees, saying
“Thus speaketh the LORD of hosts, the God of Israel, saying, I have broken the yoke of the king of Babylon.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:21: saying, speaketh, god
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