Luke 9:45
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:45 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:45 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:45 — KJV
“But they understood not this saying, and it was hid from them, that they perceived it not: and they feared to ask him of that saying.”
— Luke 9:45 (KJV)
Luke 9:45 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 9:45
“But they understood not that saying, and were afraid to ask him.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:45: understood, saying, ask
“And they understood none of these things: and this saying was hid from them, neither knew they the things which were spoken.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:45: understood, saying, hid
“And the men of the place asked him of his wife; and he said, She is my sister: for he feared to say, She is my wife; lest, said he, the men of the place should kill me for Rebekah; because she was fair to look upon.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:45: feared, ask
“And he commanded the foremost, saying, When Esau my brother meeteth thee, and asketh thee, saying, Whose art thou? and whither goest thou? and whose are these before thee?”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:45: saying, ask
“And a certain man found him, and, behold, he was wandering in the field: and the man asked him, saying, What seekest thou?”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:45: saying, ask
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