Luke 5:22
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 5:22 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 5:22 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 5:22 — KJV
“But when Jesus perceived their thoughts, he answering said unto them, What reason ye in your hearts?”
— Luke 5:22 (KJV)
Luke 5:22 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 5:22
“And immediately when Jesus perceived in his spirit that they so reasoned within themselves, he said unto them, Why reason ye these things in your hearts?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:22: jesus, perceived, reason
“And Jesus knowing their thoughts said, Wherefore think ye evil in your hearts?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:22: jesus, thoughts, hearts
“Which when Jesus perceived, he said unto them, O ye of little faith, why reason ye among yourselves, because ye have brought no bread?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:22: jesus, perceived, reason
“And thou, Solomon my son, know thou the God of thy father, and serve him with a perfect heart and with a willing mind: for the LORD searcheth all hearts, and understandeth all the imaginations of the thoughts: if thou seek him, he will be found of thee; but if thou forsake him, he will cast thee off for ever.”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:22: thoughts, hearts
“Mine eye also is dim by reason of sorrow, and all my members are as a shadow. my members: or, my thoughts”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:22: thoughts, reason
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