Luke 6:21
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:21 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:21 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:21 — KJV
“Blessed are ye that hunger now: for ye shall be filled. Blessed are ye that weep now: for ye shall laugh.”
— Luke 6:21 (KJV)
Luke 6:21 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 6:21
“Woe unto you that are full! for ye shall hunger. Woe unto you that laugh now! for ye shall mourn and weep.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:21: hunger, now, weep
“And Joab fell to the ground on his face, and bowed himself, and thanked the king: and Joab said, To day thy servant knoweth that I have found grace in thy sight, my lord, O king, in that the king hath fulfilled the request of his servant. thanked: Heb. blessed his servant: or, thy servant”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:21: blessed, now, filled
“Blessed are they which do hunger and thirst after righteousness: for they shall be filled.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:21: blessed, hunger, filled
“And the damsel was very fair to look upon, a virgin, neither had any man known her: and she went down to the well, and filled her pitcher, and came up. very...: Heb. good of countenance”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:21: now, filled
“That thou wilt do us no hurt, as we have not touched thee, and as we have done unto thee nothing but good, and have sent thee away in peace: thou art now the blessed of the LORD. That...: Heb. If thou shalt”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:21: blessed, now
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