Luke 12:36
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 12
“And ye yourselves like unto men that wait for their lord, when he will return from the wedding; that when he cometh and knocketh, they may open unto him immediately.”Luke 12:36
What Does Luke 12:36 Mean?
Luke 12:36 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 36 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 18 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Second Coming, and Hospitality.
Cross-References (18)
These passages are connected to Luke 12:36 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Revelation 3:20“Behold, I stand at the door, and knock: if any man hear my voice, and open the door, I will come in to him, and will sup with him, and he with me.”Jude 1:20“But ye, beloved, building up yourselves on your most holy faith, praying in the Holy Ghost,”James 5:7“Be patient therefore, brethren, unto the coming of the Lord. Behold, the husbandman waiteth for the precious fruit of the earth, and hath long patience for it, until he receive the early and latter rain.”Lamentations 3:25“The LORD is good unto them that wait for him, to the soul that seeketh him.”Matthew 25:10“And while they went to buy, the bridegroom came; and they that were ready went in with him to the marriage: and the door was shut.”Mark 13:34“For the Son of man is as a man taking a far journey, who left his house, and gave authority to his servants, and to every man his work, and commanded the porter to watch.”Jude 1:21“Keep yourselves in the love of God, looking for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ unto eternal life.”Revelation 19:7“Let us be glad and rejoice, and give honour to him: for the marriage of the Lamb is come, and his wife hath made herself ready.”Isaiah 64:4“For since the beginning of the world men have not heard, nor perceived by the ear, neither hath the eye seen, O God, beside thee, what he hath prepared for him that waiteth for him.”Matthew 25:1“Then shall the kingdom of heaven be likened unto ten virgins, which took their lamps, and went forth to meet the bridegroom.”Song of Solomon 5:5“I rose up to open to my beloved; and my hands dropped with myrrh, and my fingers with sweet smelling myrrh, upon the handles of the lock.”Matthew 22:1“And Jesus answered and spake unto them again by parables, and said,”Matthew 24:42“Watch therefore: for ye know not what hour your Lord doth come.”Luke 2:25“And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.”1 Corinthians 1:7“So that ye come behind in no gift; waiting for the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ:”2 Thessalonians 3:5“And the Lord direct your hearts into the love of God, and into the patient waiting for Christ.”2 Peter 1:13“Yea, I think it meet, as long as I am in this tabernacle, to stir you up by putting you in remembrance;”Genesis 49:18“I have waited for thy salvation, O LORD.”
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