Luke 9:23
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:23 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:23 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:23 — KJV
“And he said to them all, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow me.”
— Luke 9:23 (KJV)
Luke 9:23 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 9:23
“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:23: any, come, after
“And when he had called the people unto him with his disciples also, he said unto them, Whosoever will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:23: come, after, let
“Then it shall come to pass, that the sword, which ye feared, shall overtake you there in the land of Egypt, and the famine, whereof ye were afraid, shall follow close after you there in Egypt; and there ye shall die. shall follow...: Heb. shall cleave after you”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:23: come, after, take
“And he that taketh not his cross, and followeth after me, is not worthy of me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:23: after, take, cross
“Let him which is on the housetop not come down to take any thing out of his house:”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:23: any, come, let
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