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Luke 9:41

Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:41 — by Collins Asein

Quick Summary

Luke 9:41 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy s..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.

Luke 9:41 — KJV

“And Jesus answering said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you, and suffer you? Bring thy son hither.”

— Luke 9:41 (KJV)

Luke 9:41 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 9:41

“Then Jesus answered and said, O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him hither to me.”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:41: jesus, faithless, perverse

“He answereth him, and saith, O faithless generation, how long shall I be with you? how long shall I suffer you? bring him unto me.”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:41: faithless, generation, how

“Howbeit for this cause I obtained mercy, that in me first Jesus Christ might shew forth all longsuffering, for a pattern to them which should hereafter believe on him to life everlasting.”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:41: jesus, how, long

“And Abraham said unto him, Beware thou that thou bring not my son thither again.”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:41: bring, son, hither

“And if the woman will not be willing to follow thee, then thou shalt be clear from this my oath: only bring not my son thither again.”

Shares key themes with Luke 9:41: bring, son, hither

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Curated by

Collins Asein — Christian Author & Founder of PrayerKey