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Luke 9:1

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:1 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Luke 9:1 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Luke 9:1 — KJV

“Then he called his twelve disciples together, and gave them power and authority over all devils, and to cure diseases.”

— Luke 9:1 (KJV)

Luke 9:1 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.

Jesus' prayer lifeCompassion for outsidersThe Holy SpiritJoy & salvationThe prodigal welcomed
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Cross-References for Luke 9:1

“And when he had called unto him his twelve disciples, he gave them power against unclean spirits, to cast them out, and to heal all manner of sickness and all manner of disease. against: or, over”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:1: called, twelve, disciples

“And he called unto him the twelve, and began to send them forth by two and two; and gave them power over unclean spirits;”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:1: called, twelve, gave

“Then the twelve called the multitude of the disciples unto them, and said, It is not reason that we should leave the word of God, and serve tables.”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:1: then, called, twelve

“And Pharaoh called Joseph's name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt. Zaphnathpaaneah: which in the Coptic signifies, A revealer of secrets, or, The man to whom secrets are revealed priest: or, prince”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:1: called, gave, over

“Then Moses called for all the elders of Israel, and said unto them, Draw out and take you a lamb according to your families, and kill the passover. lamb: or, kid”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:1: then, called, over

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Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey