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Luke 11:36 Cross-References
Explore 19 cross-references for Luke 11:36 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 36 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light. the bright: Gr. a candle by its bright shining”
Luke 11:36 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:36
If thy whole body therefore be full of light, having no part dark, the whole shall be full of light, as when the bright shining of a candle doth give thee light (εἰ οὖν τὸ σῶμα σου ὅλον φωτεινόν, μὴ ἔχον μέρος τι σκοτεινόν, ἔσται φωτεινὸν ὅλον ὡς ὅταν ὁ λύχνος τῇ ἀστραπῇ φωτίζῃ σε)—Jesus describes total illumination, internal consistency where no 'part' (meros) remains in darkness. This represents complete spiritual transformation, not partial enlightenment. The simile compares comprehensive illumination to a lamp's bright flash (astrapē, lightning, sudden brightness).This concludes Jesus's te...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:36
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“searching all his innermost parts.”
“that shines more and more until the perfect day.”
“and the law is light. Reproofs of instruction are the way of life”
“Light will shine out of darkness,{Genesis 1:3} who has shone in our hearts”
“you have known the sacred writings which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith”
“and increase in learning; that the man of understanding may attain to sound counsel:”
“But grow in grace”
“hymns”
“if you will receive my words”
“O how I love thy law! it is my meditation all the day.”