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Luke 16:21 Cross-References
Explore 5 cross-references for Luke 16:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 16 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores.”
Luke 16:21 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 16:21
And desiring to be fed with the crumbs which fell from the rich man's table: moreover the dogs came and licked his sores. Lazarus' degradation continues its vivid description. He 'desired to be fed' (ἐπιθυμῶν χορτασθῆναι, epithymōn chortasthēnai, 'longing to be satisfied') with mere 'crumbs' (ψιχίων, psichion)—bread pieces used by diners to wipe their hands, then discarded. The rich man feasted sumptuously (v. 19) while Lazarus starved at his gate, hoping for garbage. The verb chortasthēnai (χορτασθῆναι) means 'to be filled, to be satisfied'—even discarded scraps would have satisfied his despe...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 16:21
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“Yes, Lord, but even the dogs eat the crumbs which fall from their masters' table.”
“thirst”
“he said to his disciples”
“Yes, Lord. Yet even the dogs under the table eat the children's crumbs.”
“in watchings often”