Luke 12:5

Luke · New Testament · Chapter 12

“But I will forewarn you whom ye shall fear: Fear him, which after he hath killed hath power to cast into hell; yea, I say unto you, Fear him.”Luke 12:5

What Does Luke 12:5 Mean?

Luke 12:5 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 12, verse 5 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.

Key themes in this passage include Heaven & Hell.

Cross-References (20)

These passages are connected to Luke 12:5 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.

2 Peter 2:4“For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;”Matthew 10:28“And fear not them which kill the body, but are not able to kill the soul: but rather fear him which is able to destroy both soul and body in hell.”Hebrews 10:31“It is a fearful thing to fall into the hands of the living God.”Exodus 15:11“Who is like unto thee, O LORD, among the gods? who is like thee, glorious in holiness, fearful in praises, doing wonders?”Revelation 14:7“Saying with a loud voice, Fear God, and give glory to him; for the hour of his judgment is come: and worship him that made heaven, and earth, and the sea, and the fountains of waters.”Exodus 1:17“But the midwives feared God, and did not as the king of Egypt commanded them, but saved the men children alive.”Isaiah 8:13“Sanctify the LORD of hosts himself; and let him be your fear, and let him be your dread.”Psalms 9:17“The wicked shall be turned into hell, and all the nations that forget God.”1 Thessalonians 4:6“That no man go beyond and defraud his brother in any matter: because that the Lord is the avenger of all such, as we also have forewarned you and testified.”Proverbs 14:26“In the fear of the LORD is strong confidence: and his children shall have a place of refuge.”Jeremiah 5:22“Fear ye not me? saith the LORD: will ye not tremble at my presence, which have placed the sand for the bound of the sea by a perpetual decree, that it cannot pass it: and though the waves thereof toss themselves, yet can they not prevail; though they roar, yet can they not pass over it?”Matthew 25:41“Then shall he say also unto them on the left hand, Depart from me, ye cursed, into everlasting fire, prepared for the devil and his angels:”Revelation 20:14“And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.”Matthew 5:22“But I say unto you, That whosoever is angry with his brother without a cause shall be in danger of the judgment: and whosoever shall say to his brother, Raca, shall be in danger of the council: but whosoever shall say, Thou fool, shall be in danger of hell fire.”2 Corinthians 5:11“Knowing therefore the terror of the Lord, we persuade men; but we are made manifest unto God; and I trust also are made manifest in your consciences.”Deuteronomy 6:2“That thou mightest fear the LORD thy God, to keep all his statutes and his commandments, which I command thee, thou, and thy son, and thy son’s son, all the days of thy life; and that thy days may be prolonged.”Psalms 96:4“For the LORD is great, and greatly to be praised: he is to be feared above all gods.”Matthew 5:29“And if thy right eye offend thee, pluck it out, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”Matthew 5:30“And if thy right hand offend thee, cut it off, and cast it from thee: for it is profitable for thee that one of thy members should perish, and not that thy whole body should be cast into hell.”Matthew 25:46“And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.”

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