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Luke 22:31 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 22:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 22 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
Jesus Foretells Peter's Denial
“And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:”
Luke 22:31 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 22:31
Jesus warns Peter: 'And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat.' Jesus addresses him as 'Simon, Simon' (Σίμων, Σίμων, Simōn, Simōn)—repetition indicates solemnity and affection. The warning: 'Satan hath desired to have you' (ὁ Σατανᾶς ἐξῃτήσατο ὑμᾶς, ho Satanas exētēsato hymas, Satan demanded you). The verb indicates Satan requested permission to test Peter (and likely all the disciples—'you' is plural). The purpose: 'that he may sift you as wheat' (τοῦ σινιάσαι ὡς τὸν σῖτον, tou siniasai hōs ton siton). Sifting wheat separates grain ...
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Cross-References for Luke 22:31
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“walks around like a roaring lion”
“and Satan standing at his right hand to be his adversary.”
“that Satan also came among them.”
“that Satan came also among them to present himself before Yahweh.”
“saying”
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“and heard a voice saying to him”