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Luke 11:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Luke 11:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?”
Luke 11:13 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 11:13
Jesus concludes teaching on prayer: 'how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?' The phrase 'how much more' (Greek 'posō mallon,' πόσῳ μᾶλλον) argues from lesser to greater—if sinful human fathers give good gifts, infinitely more will the perfect heavenly Father give. The greatest gift is 'the Holy Spirit'—not material blessings but God Himself dwelling in us. The condition is simple: 'to them that ask'—prayer is the means. God gives His Spirit to those who ask, enabling relationship, transformation, and service. The Spirit is Christianity's defining gi...
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Cross-References for Luke 11:13
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“being evil”
“and streams on the dry ground. I will pour my Spirit on your seed”
“but delivered him up for us all”
“If you knew the gift of God, and who it is who says to you, 'Give me a drink,' you would have asked him, and he would have given you living water.”
“I will pour out my spirit on you. I will make known my words to you.”
“Repent, and be baptized, every one of you, in the name of Jesus Christ for the forgiveness of sins, and you will receive the gift of the Holy Spirit.,Then Peter said unto them, Repent, and be baptized every one of you in the name of Jesus Christ for the remission of sins, and ye shall receive the gift of the Holy Ghost.,,,,,,,,”
“Jesus stood and cried out”
“and cause you to walk in my statutes”
“that she should not have compassion on the son of her womb? yes”