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Luke 20:1 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 20:1 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 20 verse 1 to related passages throughout the Bible.
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“And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders,”
Luke 20:1 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 20:1
And it came to pass, that on one of those days, as he taught the people in the temple, and preached the gospel, the chief priests and the scribes came upon him with the elders—Luke sets the confrontation during Jesus' teaching ministry in the temple courts. The phrase "preached the gospel" (εὐαγγελιζομένου, euangelizomenou) shows Jesus actively proclaiming good news, not merely teaching ethics. The opposition coalition—chief priests (ἀρχιερεῖς, archiereis), scribes (γραμματεῖς, grammateis), and elders (πρεσβύτεροι, presbyteroi)—represents the Sanhedrin's power structure.The verb "came upon" (ἐ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 20:1
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“the chief priests and the elders of the people came to him as he was teaching”
“that he went about through cities and villages”
“and as he was walking in the temple”
“the priests and the captain of the temple and the Sadducees came to them”
“I spoke openly to the world. I always taught in synagogues, and in the temple, where the Jews always meet. I said nothing in secret.,Jesus answered him, I spake openly to the world; I ever taught in the synagogue, and in the temple, whither the Jews always resort; and in secret have I said nothing.,,,,,,,,”
“Have you come out as against a robber with swords and clubs to seize me? I sat daily in the temple teaching, and you didn't arrest me.,In that same hour said Jesus to the multitudes, Are ye come out as against a thief with swords and staves for to take me? I sat daily with you teaching in the temple, and ye laid no hold on me.,,,,,,,,”
“but the chief priests and the scribes and the leading men among the people sought to destroy him.”
“Eleazar and Ithamar.”
“the elders”