Luke 6:26
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:26 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:26 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:26 — KJV
“Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.”
— Luke 6:26 (KJV)
Luke 6:26 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 6:26
“I have sent also unto you all my servants the prophets, rising up early and sending them, saying, Return ye now every man from his evil way, and amend your doings, and go not after other gods to serve them, and ye shall dwell in the land which I have given to you and to your fathers: but ye have not inclined your ear, nor hearkened unto me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:26: men, well, fathers
“And he said, All is well. My master hath sent me, saying, Behold, even now there be come to me from mount Ephraim two young men of the sons of the prophets: give them, I pray thee, a talent of silver, and two changes of garments.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:26: men, well, prophets
“Yet the LORD testified against Israel, and against Judah, by all the prophets, and by all the seers, saying, Turn ye from your evil ways, and keep my commandments and my statutes, according to all the law which I commanded your fathers, and which I sent to you by my servants the prophets. by: Heb. by the hand of”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:26: men, fathers, prophets
“Then spake Azariah the son of Hoshaiah, and Johanan the son of Kareah, and all the proud men, saying unto Jeremiah, Thou speakest falsely: the LORD our God hath not sent thee to say, Go not into Egypt to sojourn there:”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:26: men, speak, false
“Thy prophets have seen vain and foolish things for thee: and they have not discovered thine iniquity, to turn away thy captivity; but have seen for thee false burdens and causes of banishment.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:26: men, false, prophets
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