Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 11:3 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 11:3 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 3 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Give us day by day our daily bread. day by day: or, for the day”
Luke 11:3 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:3
Give us day by day our daily bread (τὸν ἄρτον ἡμῶν τὸν ἐπιούσιον δίδου ἡμῖν τὸ καθ' ἡμέραν, ton arton hēmōn ton epiousion didou hēmin to kath' hēmeran)—The petition for arton epiousion (daily bread) centers on present dependence, not hoarding for the future. The rare Greek adjective epiousion may mean 'necessary for existence' or 'for the coming day,' emphasizing trust in God's timely provision.Luke's phrase day by day (τὸ καθ' ἡμέραν) intensifies the emphasis on daily dependence found in Matthew's 'this day.' This echoes Israel's manna in the wilderness (Exodus 16)—each day's provision suffic...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:3
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“Give us this day our daily bread.”
“for tomorrow will be anxious for itself. Each day's own evil is sufficient.”
“Remove far from me vanity and lies: give me neither poverty nor riches; feed me with food convenient for me:”
“they said one to another”
“He shall dwell on high: his place of defence shall be the munitions of rocks: bread shall be given him; his waters shall be sure.”
“but for the food which remains to eternal life”