Luke 9:56
Luke · New Testament · Chapter 9
“For the Son of man is not come to destroy men’s lives, but to save them. And they went to another village.”Luke 9:56
What Does Luke 9:56 Mean?
Luke 9:56 is found in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 56 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 9:56 through shared themes, quotations, or prophetic fulfillment.
Matthew 20:28“Even as the Son of man came not to be ministered unto, but to minister, and to give his life a ransom for many.”John 3:17“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”Romans 12:21“Be not overcome of evil, but overcome evil with good.”Luke 19:10“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”John 10:10“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”Matthew 18:10“Take heed that ye despise not one of these little ones; for I say unto you, That in heaven their angels do always behold the face of my Father which is in heaven.”1 Peter 2:21“For even hereunto were ye called: because Christ also suffered for us, leaving us an example, that ye should follow his steps:”Luke 6:27“But I say unto you which hear, Love your enemies, do good to them which hate you,”1 Timothy 1:15“This is a faithful saying, and worthy of all acceptation, that Christ Jesus came into the world to save sinners; of whom I am chief.”Luke 22:51“And Jesus answered and said, Suffer ye thus far. And he touched his ear, and healed him.”Luke 23:34“Then said Jesus, Father, forgive them; for they know not what they do. And they parted his raiment, and cast lots.”John 12:47“And if any man hear my words, and believe not, I judge him not: for I came not to judge the world, but to save the world.”Matthew 5:39“But I say unto you, That ye resist not evil: but whosoever shall smite thee on thy right cheek, turn to him the other also.”Acts 10:38“How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.”Luke 8:37“Then the whole multitude of the country of the Gadarenes round about besought him to depart from them; for they were taken with great fear: and he went up into the ship, and returned back again.”John 8:11“She said, No man, Lord. And Jesus said unto her, Neither do I condemn thee: go, and sin no more.”Luke 6:9“Then said Jesus unto them, I will ask you one thing; Is it lawful on the sabbath days to do good, or to do evil? to save life, or to destroy it?”
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