Luke 6:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:20 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:20 — KJV
“And he lifted up his eyes on his disciples, and said, Blessed be ye poor: for yours is the kingdom of God.”
— Luke 6:20 (KJV)
Luke 6:20 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 6:20
“And at the end of the days I Nebuchadnezzar lifted up mine eyes unto heaven, and mine understanding returned unto me, and I blessed the most High, and I praised and honoured him that liveth for ever, whose dominion is an everlasting dominion, and his kingdom is from generation to generation:”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:20: lifted, eyes, blessed
“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw the women and the children; and said, Who are those with thee? And he said, The children which God hath graciously given thy servant. with...: Heb. to thee”
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“And he lifted up his eyes, and saw his brother Benjamin, his mother's son, and said, Is this your younger brother, of whom ye spake unto me? And he said, God be gracious unto thee, my son.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:20: lifted, eyes, god
“Now therefore be not grieved, nor angry with yourselves, that ye sold me hither: for God did send me before you to preserve life. nor...: Heb. neither let there be anger in your eyes”
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“And Balaam lifted up his eyes, and he saw Israel abiding in his tents according to their tribes; and the spirit of God came upon him.”
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