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Cross-References — Luke 6

8 pairs

  1. Luke 6:5referencesMatthew 12:8

    In both Luke 6:5 and Matthew 12:8, Jesus declares Himself as 'Lord of the Sabbath,' emphasizing His authority over the Sabbath and His divine identity.

    Thematic focusAuthority of Jesus, Sabbath, Divinity of Christ.

  2. Luke 6:12referencesMark 1:35

    Luke 6:12 describes Jesus praying all night before choosing the twelve apostles, similar to Mark 1:35 where Jesus seeks solitude for prayer, highlighting the importance of prayer in His ministry.

    Thematic focusPrayer, Preparation, Ministry of Jesus.

  3. Luke 6:20referencesMatthew 5:3

    Luke 6:20 begins the Beatitudes with 'Blessed are you who are poor,' paralleling Matthew 5:3's 'Blessed are the poor in spirit,' both emphasizing the blessedness of those who recognize their need for God.

    Thematic focusBeatitudes, Kingdom of God, Spiritual Poverty.

  4. Luke 6:27referencesMatthew 5:44

    Luke 6:27 commands to 'love your enemies,' which is echoed in Matthew 5:44, teaching the radical love and forgiveness that characterizes the followers of Christ.

    Thematic focusLove, Forgiveness, Christian Ethics.

  5. Luke 6:31referencesMatthew 7:12

    Luke 6:31 presents the Golden Rule, 'Do to others as you would have them do to you,' which is similarly stated in Matthew 7:12, summarizing the Law and the Prophets.

    Thematic focusGolden Rule, Ethical Living, Law and Prophets.

  6. Luke 6:35referencesRomans 12:20

    Luke 6:35 encourages loving enemies and doing good without expecting anything in return, which aligns with Romans 12:20's call to feed and care for enemies, reflecting God's mercy.

    Thematic focusMercy, Love for Enemies, God’s Character.

  7. Luke 6:46referencesMatthew 7:21

    Luke 6:46 questions why people call Jesus 'Lord' but do not do what He says, similar to Matthew 7:21, which warns that not everyone who calls Him 'Lord' will enter the kingdom of heaven.

    Thematic focusObedience, Lordship of Christ, True Discipleship.

  8. Luke 6:48referencesMatthew 7:24-25

    Luke 6:48 describes the wise builder who builds on a solid foundation, paralleling Matthew 7:24-25, emphasizing the importance of hearing and acting on Jesus' words.

    Thematic focusFoundation, Wisdom, Obedience.

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