Luke 7:20
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:20 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:20 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? o..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:20 — KJV
“When the men were come unto him, they said, John Baptist hath sent us unto thee, saying, Art thou he that should come? or look we for another?”
— Luke 7:20 (KJV)
Luke 7:20 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 7:20
“And when Delilah saw that he had told her all his heart, she sent and called for the lords of the Philistines, saying, Come up this once, for he hath shewed me all his heart. Then the lords of the Philistines came up unto her, and brought money in their hand.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:20: come, hath, sent
“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 7:20: men, come, hath
“Then Amaziah sent messengers to Jehoash, the son of Jehoahaz son of Jehu, king of Israel, saying, Come, let us look one another in the face.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:20: come, sent, saying
“And said unto him, Art thou he that should come, or do we look for another?”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:20: come, art, should
“And he said unto his brethren, My money is restored; and, lo, it is even in my sack: and their heart failed them, and they were afraid, saying one to another, What is this that God hath done unto us? failed...: Heb. went forth”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:20: hath, saying, art
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