Luke 8:49
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 8:49 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 8:49 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; troub..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 8:49 — KJV
“While he yet spake, there cometh one from the ruler of the synagogue's house, saying to him, Thy daughter is dead; trouble not the Master.”
— Luke 8:49 (KJV)
Luke 8:49 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 8:49
“While he yet spake, there came from the ruler of the synagogue's house certain which said, Thy daughter is dead: why troublest thou the Master any further?”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:49: while, yet, spake
“While he spake these things unto them, behold, there came a certain ruler, and worshipped him, saying, My daughter is even now dead: but come and lay thy hand upon her, and she shall live.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:49: while, spake, ruler
“And immediately, while he yet spake, cometh Judas, one of the twelve, and with him a great multitude with swords and staves, from the chief priests and the scribes and the elders.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:49: while, yet, spake
“And he spake unto Ephron in the audience of the people of the land, saying, But if thou wilt give it, I pray thee, hear me: I will give thee money for the field; take it of me, and I will bury my dead there.”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:49: spake, one, saying
“And Joshua spake unto the house of Joseph, even to Ephraim and to Manasseh, saying, Thou art a great people, and hast great power: thou shalt not have one lot only:”
Shares key themes with Luke 8:49: spake, one, house
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