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Luke 12:59 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 12:59 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 12 verse 59 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite.”
Luke 12:59 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 12:59
I tell thee, thou shalt not depart thence, till thou hast paid the very last mite (λέγω σοι, οὐ μὴ ἐξέλθῃς ἐκεῖθεν, ἕως καὶ τὸ ἔσχατον λεπτὸν ἀποδῷς)—Jesus concludes the legal parable with finality. The double negative ou mē (not...not, absolutely will not) emphasizes impossibility of escape. Heos (until, till) sets the condition: payment of to eschaton lepton (the very last mite). The lepton was the smallest Jewish coin (the widow's mite, Luke 21:2). Complete payment required before release.This terrifying conclusion depicts eternal judgment's finality. Those entering God's tribunal without C...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 12:59
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“and she cast in two small brass coins”
“and delivered him to the tormentors”
“between us and you there is a great gulf fixed”
“but the righteous into eternal life.,And these shall go away into everlasting punishment: but the righteous into life eternal.,,,,,,,,”
“'Depart from me”
“brothers”