Luke 6:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:12 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:12 — KJV
“And it came to pass in those days, that he went out into a mountain to pray, and continued all night in prayer to God.”
— Luke 6:12 (KJV)
Luke 6:12 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 6:12
“And it came to pass about an eight days after these sayings, he took Peter and John and James, and went up into a mountain to pray. sayings: or, things”
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“And it came to pass in those days, when Moses was grown, that he went out unto his brethren, and looked on their burdens: and he spied an Egyptian smiting an Hebrew, one of his brethren.”
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“And it came to pass, when I heard these words, that I sat down and wept, and mourned certain days, and fasted, and prayed before the God of heaven,”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:12: came, pass, days
“And it came to pass, as we went to prayer, a certain damsel possessed with a spirit of divination met us, which brought her masters much gain by soothsaying: of divination: or, of Python”
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“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. taxed: or, enrolled”
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