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Luke 12:14 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 12:14 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 14 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?”
Luke 12:14 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:14
And he said unto him, Man, who made me a judge or a divider over you?—Jesus' response is a sharp rebuke through rhetorical question. The address Man (Ἄνθρωπε, Anthrōpe) is notably less respectful than the petitioner's "Master"—a deliberate downgrade signaling disapproval. The question who made me a judge or a divider? (τίς με κατέστησεν κριτὴν ἢ μεριστήν) asserts Jesus' refusal to assume civil jurisdiction. The terms kritēn (κριτήν, judge) and meristēn (μεριστήν, divider/arbitrator) were roles rabbis regularly filled, yet Jesus declines.This refusal is theologically significant. Jesus came not...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:14
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“O man who judges those who practice such things”
“O man”
“perceiving that they were about to come and take him by force”
“O man”
“Who made you a prince and a judge over us? Do you plan to kill me, as you killed the Egyptian? Moses was afraid”
“No one, Lord. Jesus said”
“he said to him”
“O man”
“I'm not a Jew, am I? Your own nation and the chief priests delivered you to me. What have you done?”
“and said”