Luke 9:5
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:5 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:5 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony ..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:5 — KJV
“And whosoever will not receive you, when ye go out of that city, shake off the very dust from your feet for a testimony against them.”
— Luke 9:5 (KJV)
Luke 9:5 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 9:5
“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear you, when ye depart thence, shake off the dust under your feet for a testimony against them. Verily I say unto you, It shall be more tolerable for Sodom and Gomorrha in the day of judgment, than for that city. and: Gr. or”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:5: whosoever, receive, city
“And whosoever shall not receive you, nor hear your words, when ye depart out of that house or city, shake off the dust of your feet.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:5: whosoever, receive, city
“Even the very dust of your city, which cleaveth on us, we do wipe off against you: notwithstanding be ye sure of this, that the kingdom of God is come nigh unto you.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:5: city, off, very
“That the waters which came down from above stood and rose up upon an heap very far from the city Adam, that is beside Zaretan: and those that came down toward the sea of the plain, even the salt sea, failed, and were cut off: and the people passed over right against Jericho.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:5: city, off, very
“But they shook off the dust of their feet against them, and came unto Iconium.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:5: off, dust, feet
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