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Luke 13:4 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 13:4 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 13 verse 4 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Or those eighteen , upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem? sinners: or, debtors”
Luke 13:4 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 13:4
Jesus cites a second tragedy: 'Or those eighteen, upon whom the tower in Siloam fell, and slew them, think ye that they were sinners above all men that dwelt in Jerusalem?' The number 'eighteen' suggests Jesus refers to a specific, known incident. The 'tower in Siloam' was likely part of Jerusalem's fortifications or water system near the Pool of Siloam. This disaster was accidental (unlike Pilate's deliberate violence), yet people still interpreted it as divine judgment on particularly wicked individuals. Jesus again challenges this theology—the victims were not 'sinners above all men.' The t...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 13:4
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“the ruler of the district of Mizpah; he built it”
“there came a great wind from the wilderness”
“Go, wash in the pool of Siloam (which means Sent). So he went away”
“A man called Jesus made mud, anointed my eyes, and said to me, 'Go to the pool of Siloam, and wash.' So I went away and washed, and I received sight.”
“as we also forgive our debtors.”
“one was brought to him who owed him ten thousand talents.{Ten thousand talents represents an extremely large sum of money”
“into the city; and the wall fell on twenty-seven thousand men who were left. Ben Hadad fled”
“for we ourselves also forgive everyone who is indebted to us. Bring us not into temptation”