Luke 2:1
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 2
“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.”Luke 2:1
What Does Luke 2:1 Mean?
Luke 2:1 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 1 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 20 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 2:1 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Luke 3:1“Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituraea and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,”Matthew 24:14“And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.”Daniel 7:23“Thus he said, The fourth beast shall be the fourth kingdom upon earth, which shall be diverse from all kingdoms, and shall devour the whole earth, and shall tread it down, and break it in pieces.”Matthew 22:17“Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Caesar, or not?”Acts 5:37“After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all, even as many as obeyed him, were dispersed.”Luke 15:10“Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.”Luke 20:24“Shew me a penny. Whose image and superscription hath it? They answered and said, Caesar’s.”Acts 11:28“And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the Spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Caesar.”Esther 10:1“And the king Ahasuerus laid a tribute upon the land, and upon the isles of the sea.”Zechariah 14:2“For I will gather all nations against Jerusalem to battle; and the city shall be taken, and the houses rifled, and the women ravished; and half of the city shall go forth into captivity, and the residue of the people shall not be cut off from the city.”Acts 25:21“But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Caesar.”Romans 1:8“First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.”Revelation 16:14“For they are the spirits of devils, working miracles, which go forth unto the kings of the earth and of the whole world, to gather them to the battle of that great day of God Almighty.”Genesis 41:45“And Pharaoh called Joseph’s name Zaphnathpaaneah; and he gave him to wife Asenath the daughter of Potipherah priest of On. And Joseph went out over all the land of Egypt.”Revelation 13:3“And I saw one of his heads as it were wounded to death; and his deadly wound was healed: and all the world wondered after the beast.”Philippians 4:22“All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Caesar’s household.”Revelation 3:10“Because thou hast kept the word of my patience, I also will keep thee from the hour of temptation, which shall come upon all the world, to try them that dwell upon the earth.”Mark 14:9“Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.”Acts 25:11“For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Caesar.”Mark 16:15“And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.”
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