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Luke 13:2 Cross-References
Explore 4 cross-references for Luke 13:2 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 13 verse 2 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And Jesus answering said unto them, Suppose ye that these Galilaeans were sinners above all the Galilaeans, because they suffered such things?”
Luke 13:2 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 13:2
Jesus challenges the assumption that these murdered Galileans were worse sinners than others. The Greek phrase 'hamartōloi para pantas' (ἁμαρτωλοὶ παρὰ πάντας, 'sinners above all') indicates the people's belief that exceptional suffering proves exceptional guilt. This reflects the common ancient view (still prevalent today) that tragedy signals divine judgment for particular sins. Jesus categorically rejects this theology, which His disciples also held (John 9:2). The question expects a negative answer—'No, these Galileans were not greater sinners.' Universal human sinfulness means all equally...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 13:2
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“Rabbi, who sinned, this man or his parents, that he was born blind?”
“they said one to another”
“Is not thy wickedness great? and thine iniquities infinite?”
“on whom the tower in Siloam fell”