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Luke 20:21 Cross-References
Explore 14 cross-references for Luke 20:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 20 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And they asked him, saying, Master, we know that thou sayest and teachest rightly, neither acceptest thou the person of any, but teachest the way of God truly : truly: or, of a truth”
Luke 20:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 20:21
The spies' flattery begins with Master (Διδάσκαλε, Didaskale, 'Teacher'), feigning respect. We know that thou sayest and teachest rightly—ironically, they speak truth while intending deceit. Neither acceptest thou the person of any (οὐ λαμβάνεις πρόσωπον, ou lambaneis prosōpon)—literally 'you do not receive the face,' meaning you show no partiality.But teachest the way of God truly (τὴν ὁδὸν τοῦ θεοῦ ἐπ' ἀληθείας, tēn hodon tou theou ep' alētheias)—'the way of God in truth.' Their accurate theological assessment becomes the setup for their trap. They acknowledge Jesus's fearless truthfulness, ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 20:21
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“along with the Herodians”
“so we speak; not as pleasing men”
“and said”
“peddling the word of God. But as of sincerity”
“but his heart was war. His words were softer than oil”
“Truly I perceive that God doesn't show favoritism;,Then Peter opened his mouth, and said, Of a truth I perceive that God is no respecter of persons:,,,,,,,,”
“or of God? Or am I striving to please men? For if I were still pleasing men”
“they asked him”
“and with a double heart.”
“nor respect of persons”