Luke 9:61
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 9:61 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 9:61 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 9:61 — KJV
“And another also said, Lord, I will follow thee; but let me first go bid them farewell, which are at home at my house.”
— Luke 9:61 (KJV)
Luke 9:61 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 9:61
“And what man is he that hath planted a vineyard, and hath not yet eaten of it? let him also go and return unto his house, lest he die in the battle, and another man eat of it. eaten...: Heb. made it common”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:61: another, also, let
“And as since the time that I commanded judges to be over my people Israel, and have caused thee to rest from all thine enemies. Also the LORD telleth thee that he will make thee an house.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:61: also, lord, let
“But Jehoiada the priest commanded the captains of the hundreds, the officers of the host, and said unto them, Have her forth without the ranges: and him that followeth her kill with the sword. For the priest had said, Let her not be slain in the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:61: lord, follow, let
“Then Jehoiada the priest brought out the captains of hundreds that were set over the host, and said unto them, Have her forth of the ranges: and whoso followeth her, let him be slain with the sword. For the priest said, Slay her not in the house of the LORD.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:61: lord, follow, let
“And Hezekiah sent to all Israel and Judah, and wrote letters also to Ephraim and Manasseh, that they should come to the house of the LORD at Jerusalem, to keep the passover unto the LORD God of Israel.”
Shares key themes with Luke 9:61: also, lord, let
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