Luke 9:25
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:25 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:25 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:25 — KJV
“For what is a man advantaged, if he gain the whole world, and lose himself, or be cast away?”
— Luke 9:25 (KJV)
Luke 9:25 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 9:25
“Yea, he magnified himself even to the prince of the host, and by him the daily sacrifice was taken away, and the place of his sanctuary was cast down. to: or, against by him: or, from him”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:25: gain, himself, cast
“For what is a man profited, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul? or what shall a man give in exchange for his soul?”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:25: gain, whole, world
“For what shall it profit a man, if he shall gain the whole world, and lose his own soul?”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:25: gain, whole, world
“And the men arose, and went away: and Joshua charged them that went to describe the land, saying, Go and walk through the land, and describe it, and come again to me, that I may here cast lots for you before the LORD in Shiloh.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:25: gain, cast, away
“Thus saith the whole congregation of the LORD, What trespass is this that ye have committed against the God of Israel, to turn away this day from following the LORD, in that ye have builded you an altar, that ye might rebel this day against the LORD?”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:25: gain, whole, away
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