Luke 9:53
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:53 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:53 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:53 — KJV
“And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem.”
— Luke 9:53 (KJV)
Luke 9:53 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 9:53
“And now, though thou wouldest needs be gone, because thou sore longedst after thy father's house, yet wherefore hast thou stolen my gods?”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:53: because, though, would
“And Jacob said, Nay, I pray thee, if now I have found grace in thy sight, then receive my present at my hand: for therefore I have seen thy face, as though I had seen the face of God, and thou wast pleased with me.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:53: receive, face, though
“When Judah saw her, he thought her to be an harlot; because she had covered her face.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:53: because, face, though
“As the nations which the LORD destroyeth before your face, so shall ye perish; because ye would not be obedient unto the voice of the LORD your God.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:53: because, face, would
“And the man said unto Joab, Though I should receive a thousand shekels of silver in mine hand, yet would I not put forth mine hand against the king's son: for in our hearing the king charged thee and Abishai and Ittai, saying, Beware that none touch the young man Absalom. receive: Heb. weigh upon mine hand Beware...: Heb. Beware whosoever ye be of, etc”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:53: receive, though, would
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