Luke 6:48
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 6:48 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 6:48 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 6:48 — KJV
“He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”
— Luke 6:48 (KJV)
Luke 6:48 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 6:48
“And the rain descended, and the floods came, and the winds blew, and beat upon that house; and it fell not: for it was founded upon a rock.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:48: house, rock, flood
“Thus saith the LORD of hosts; Let your hands be strong, ye that hear in these days these words by the mouth of the prophets, which were in the day that the foundation of the house of the LORD of hosts was laid, that the temple might be built.”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:48: built, house, laid
“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:”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:48: like, built, house
“In the fourth year was the foundation of the house of the LORD laid, in the month Zif:”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:48: house, laid, foundation
“And Jeroboam's wife did so, and arose, and went to Shiloh, and came to the house of Ahijah. But Ahijah could not see; for his eyes were set by reason of his age. were...: Heb. stood for his hoariness”
Shares key themes with Luke 6:48: house, arose, could
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