Luke 5:27
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 5
“And after these things he went forth, and saw a publican, named Levi, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he said unto him, Follow me.”Luke 5:27
What Does Luke 5:27 Mean?
Luke 5:27 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 5, verse 27 of the New Testament. This verse connects to 16 other passages through cross-references, placing it within a rich network of biblical meaning.
Key themes in this passage include Discipleship.
Cross-References (16)
These passages are connected to Luke 5:27 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 9:9“And as Jesus passed forth from thence, he saw a man, named Matthew, sitting at the receipt of custom: and he saith unto him, Follow me. And he arose, and followed him.”Matthew 4:19“And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men.”Mark 2:13“And he went forth again by the sea side; and all the multitude resorted unto him, and he taught them.”Mark 2:14“And as he passed by, he saw Levi the son of Alphaeus sitting at the receipt of custom, and said unto him, Follow me. And he arose and followed him.”Matthew 19:21“Jesus said unto him, If thou wilt be perfect, go and sell that thou hast, and give to the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come and follow me.”Matthew 19:27“Then answered Peter and said unto him, Behold, we have forsaken all, and followed thee; what shall we have therefore?”Mark 3:18“And Andrew, and Philip, and Bartholomew, and Matthew, and Thomas, and James the son of Alphaeus, and Thaddaeus, and Simon the Canaanite,”Matthew 10:3“Philip, and Bartholomew; Thomas, and Matthew the publican; James the son of Alphaeus, and Lebbaeus, whose surname was Thaddaeus;”John 1:43“The day following Jesus would go forth into Galilee, and findeth Philip, and saith unto him, Follow me.”Luke 18:22“Now when Jesus heard these things, he said unto him, Yet lackest thou one thing: sell all that thou hast, and distribute unto the poor, and thou shalt have treasure in heaven: and come, follow me.”Matthew 8:22“But Jesus said unto him, Follow me; and let the dead bury their dead.”Matthew 16:24“Then said Jesus unto his disciples, If any man will come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.”Luke 6:15“Matthew and Thomas, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon called Zelotes,”John 12:26“If any man serve me, let him follow me; and where I am, there shall also my servant be: if any man serve me, him will my Father honour.”John 21:19“This spake he, signifying by what death he should glorify God. And when he had spoken this, he saith unto him, Follow me.”Acts 1:13“And when they were come in, they went up into an upper room, where abode both Peter, and James, and John, and Andrew, Philip, and Thomas, Bartholomew, and Matthew, James the son of Alphaeus, and Simon Zelotes, and Judas the brother of James.”
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