Luke 5:33
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 5:33 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 5:33 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pha..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 5:33 — KJV
“And they said unto him, Why do the disciples of John fast often, and make prayers, and likewise the disciples of the Pharisees; but thine eat and drink?”
— Luke 5:33 (KJV)
Luke 5:33 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 5:33
“Then came to him the disciples of John, saying, Why do we and the Pharisees fast oft, but thy disciples fast not?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:33: why, disciples, john
“And the disciples of John and of the Pharisees used to fast: and they come and say unto him, Why do the disciples of John and of the Pharisees fast, but thy disciples fast not?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:33: why, disciples, john
“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 5:33: why, disciples, pharisees
“Go, gather together all the Jews that are present in Shushan, and fast ye for me, and neither eat nor drink three days, night or day: I also and my maidens will fast likewise; and so will I go in unto the king, which is not according to the law: and if I perish, I perish. present: Heb. found”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:33: fast, likewise, eat
“And the prince of the eunuchs said unto Daniel, I fear my lord the king, who hath appointed your meat and your drink: for why should he see your faces worse liking than the children which are of your sort? then shall ye make me endanger my head to the king. worse...: Heb. sadder sort: or, term, or, continuance?”
Shares key themes with Luke 5:33: why, make, eat
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