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Luke 12:35 Cross-References
Explore 10 cross-references for Luke 12:35 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 35 to related passages throughout the Bible.
You Must Be Ready
“Let your loins be girded about, and your lights burning;”
Luke 12:35 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:35
Let your loins be girded about (ἔστωσαν ὑμῶν αἱ ὀσφύες περιεζωσμέναι, estōsan hymōn hai osphyes periezōsmenai)—Jesus shifts from wealth to watchfulness, commanding readiness for His return. The verb perizonnym (περιζώννυμι) means to gird or bind up long robes with a belt, enabling swift movement and action. Ancient Near Eastern clothing (long tunics) hindered running or working; girding the loins meant preparation for service, journey, or battle (Exodus 12:11, 1 Peter 1:13).And your lights burning (καὶ οἱ λύχνοι καιόμενοι, kai hoi lychnoi kaiomenoi)—The present participle kaiomenoi (καιόμενοι,...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:35
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“prepare your minds for action”
“having the utility belt of truth buckled around your waist”
“But the wise took oil in their vessels with their lamps.”
“let your light shine before men; that they may see your good works”
“nor the latchet of their shoes be broken:”
“and faithfulness the belt of his waist.”
“children of God without blemish in the midst of a crooked and perverse generation”
“and makes her arms strong.”
“and ran before Ahab to the entrance of Jezreel.”