Luke 9:48
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:48 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:48 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:48 — KJV
“And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great.”
— Luke 9:48 (KJV)
Luke 9:48 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 9:48
“Whosoever shall receive one of such children in my name, receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me, receiveth not me, but him that sent me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:48: whosoever, receive, child
“For from the rising of the sun even unto the going down of the same my name shall be great among the Gentiles; and in every place incense shall be offered unto my name, and a pure offering: for my name shall be great among the heathen, saith the LORD of hosts.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:48: name, among, same
“Whosoever therefore shall break one of these least commandments, and shall teach men so, he shall be called the least in the kingdom of heaven: but whosoever shall do and teach them, the same shall be called great in the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:48: whosoever, least, same
“Whosoever therefore shall humble himself as this little child, the same is greatest in the kingdom of heaven.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:48: whosoever, child, same
“And whoso shall receive one such little child in my name receiveth me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:48: receive, child, name
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