Luke 9:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:12 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:12 — KJV
“And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.”
— Luke 9:12 (KJV)
Luke 9:12 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 9:12
“And when it was evening, his disciples came to him, saying, This is a desert place, and the time is now past; send the multitude away, that they may go into the villages, and buy themselves victuals.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:12: away, came, send
“Send them away, that they may go into the country round about, and into the villages, and buy themselves bread: for they have nothing to eat.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:12: away, send, may
“And it came to pass, when Rachel had born Joseph, that Jacob said unto Laban, Send me away, that I may go unto mine own place, and to my country.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:12: away, came, send
“As soon as ye be come into the city, ye shall straightway find him, before he go up to the high place to eat: for the people will not eat until he come, because he doth bless the sacrifice; and afterwards they eat that be bidden. Now therefore get you up; for about this time ye shall find him. this time: Heb. to day”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:12: day, into, about
“And they arose early: and it came to pass about the spring of the day, that Samuel called Saul to the top of the house, saying, Up, that I may send thee away. And Saul arose, and they went out both of them, he and Samuel, abroad.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:12: day, away, came
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