Luke 7:42
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 7:42 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 7:42 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 7:42 — KJV
“And when they had nothing to pay, he frankly forgave them both. Tell me therefore, which of them will love him most?”
— Luke 7:42 (KJV)
Luke 7:42 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 7:42
“Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord come, who both will bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and will make manifest the counsels of the hearts: and then shall every man have praise of God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:42: nothing, both, therefore
“Behold now, I have two daughters which have not known man; let me, I pray you, bring them out unto you, and do ye to them as is good in your eyes: only unto these men do nothing; for therefore came they under the shadow of my roof.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:42: nothing, therefore
“And he said, Take now thy son, thine only son Isaac, whom thou lovest, and get thee into the land of Moriah; and offer him there for a burnt offering upon one of the mountains which I will tell thee of.”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:42: tell, love
“And Laban said unto Jacob, Because thou art my brother, shouldest thou therefore serve me for nought? tell me, what shall thy wages be?”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:42: tell, therefore
“And Leah conceived, and bare a son, and she called his name Reuben: for she said, Surely the LORD hath looked upon my affliction; now therefore my husband will love me. Reuben: that is, See a son”
Shares key themes with Luke 7:42: therefore, love
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