Luke 6:47
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:47 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:47 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:47 — KJV
“Whosoever cometh to me, and heareth my sayings, and doeth them, I will shew you to whom he is like:”
— Luke 6:47 (KJV)
Luke 6:47 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 6:47
“Therefore whosoever heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them, I will liken him unto a wise man, which built his house upon a rock:”
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“And every one that heareth these sayings of mine, and doeth them not, shall be likened unto a foolish man, which built his house upon the sand:”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:47: heareth, sayings, doeth
“They shall put you out of the synagogues: yea, the time cometh, that whosoever killeth you will think that he doeth God service.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:47: whosoever, cometh, doeth
“But he that heareth, and doeth not, is like a man that without a foundation built an house upon the earth; against which the stream did beat vehemently, and immediately it fell; and the ruin of that house was great.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:47: heareth, doeth, like
“And let it come to pass, that the damsel to whom I shall say, Let down thy pitcher, I pray thee, that I may drink; and she shall say, Drink, and I will give thy camels drink also: let the same be she that thou hast appointed for thy servant Isaac; and thereby shall I know that thou hast shewed kindness unto my master.”
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