Luke 22:31
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 22
“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:”Luke 22:31
What Does Luke 22:31 Mean?
Luke 22:31 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 31 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 Temptation.
Cross-References (20)
These passages are connected to Luke 22:31 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
1 Peter 5:8“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:”Zechariah 3:1“And he shewed me Joshua the high priest standing before the angel of the LORD, and Satan standing at his right hand to resist him.”1 Corinthians 10:13“There hath no temptation taken you but such as is common to man: but God is faithful, who will not suffer you to be tempted above that ye are able; but will with the temptation also make a way to escape, that ye may be able to bear it.”Job 1:6“Now there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them.”2 Corinthians 2:11“Lest Satan should get an advantage of us: for we are not ignorant of his devices.”Psalms 31:24“Be of good courage, and he shall strengthen your heart, all ye that hope in the LORD.”Revelation 12:10“And I heard a loud voice saying in heaven, Now is come salvation, and strength, and the kingdom of our God, and the power of his Christ: for the accuser of our brethren is cast down, which accused them before our God day and night.”Job 2:1“Again there was a day when the sons of God came to present themselves before the LORD, and Satan came also among them to present himself before the LORD.”Psalms 145:14“The LORD upholdeth all that fall, and raiseth up all those that be bowed down.”John 10:28“And I give unto them eternal life; and they shall never perish, neither shall any man pluck them out of my hand.”Job 1:12“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, all that he hath is in thy power; only upon himself put not forth thine hand. So Satan went forth from the presence of the LORD.”Psalms 37:24“Though he fall, he shall not be utterly cast down: for the LORD upholdeth him with his hand.”Psalms 23:3“He restoreth my soul: he leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for his name’s sake.”Matthew 14:31“And immediately Jesus stretched forth his hand, and caught him, and said unto him, O thou of little faith, wherefore didst thou doubt?”Amos 9:9“For, lo, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel among all nations, like as corn is sifted in a sieve, yet shall not the least grain fall upon the earth.”Luke 10:41“And Jesus answered and said unto her, Martha, Martha, thou art careful and troubled about many things:”Revelation 3:2“Be watchful, and strengthen the things which remain, that are ready to die: for I have not found thy works perfect before God.”Job 2:6“And the LORD said unto Satan, Behold, he is in thine hand; but save his life.”Isaiah 42:3“A bruised reed shall he not break, and the smoking flax shall he not quench: he shall bring forth judgment unto truth.”Matthew 4:3“And when the tempter came to him, he said, If thou be the Son of God, command that these stones be made bread.”
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