Luke 3:20
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 3
“Added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison.”Luke 3:20
What Does Luke 3:20 Mean?
Luke 3:20 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 3, verse 20 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 17 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Cross-References (17)
These passages are connected to Luke 3:20 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 4:12“Now when Jesus had heard that John was cast into prison, he departed into Galilee;”2 Kings 24:4“And also for the innocent blood that he shed: for he filled Jerusalem with innocent blood; which the LORD would not pardon.”2 Chronicles 24:17“Now after the death of Jehoiada came the princes of Judah, and made obeisance to the king. Then the king hearkened unto them.”2 Chronicles 36:16“But they mocked the messengers of God, and despised his words, and misused his prophets, until the wrath of the LORD arose against his people, till there was no remedy.”Nehemiah 9:26“Nevertheless they were disobedient, and rebelled against thee, and cast thy law behind their backs, and slew thy prophets which testified against them to turn them to thee, and they wrought great provocations.”Jeremiah 2:30“In vain have I smitten your children; they received no correction: your own sword hath devoured your prophets, like a destroying lion.”Matthew 23:31“Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.”1 Thessalonians 2:15“Who both killed the Lord Jesus, and their own prophets, and have persecuted us; and they please not God, and are contrary to all men:”Revelation 16:6“For they have shed the blood of saints and prophets, and thou hast given them blood to drink; for they are worthy.”2 Kings 21:16“Moreover Manasseh shed innocent blood very much, till he had filled Jerusalem from one end to another; beside his sin wherewith he made Judah to sin, in doing that which was evil in the sight of the LORD.”Matthew 21:35“And the husbandmen took his servants, and beat one, and killed another, and stoned another.”Matthew 22:6“And the remnant took his servants, and entreated them spitefully, and slew them.”Luke 13:31“The same day there came certain of the Pharisees, saying unto him, Get thee out, and depart hence: for Herod will kill thee.”John 3:24“For John was not yet cast into prison.”1 Kings 22:27“And say, Thus saith the king, Put this fellow in the prison, and feed him with bread of affliction and with water of affliction, until I come in peace.”2 Chronicles 16:10“Then Asa was wroth with the seer, and put him in a prison house; for he was in a rage with him because of this thing. And Asa oppressed some of the people the same time.”Mark 1:14“Now after that John was put in prison, Jesus came into Galilee, preaching the gospel of the kingdom of God,”
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