Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 23:31 Cross-References
Explore 11 cross-references for Luke 23:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 23 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?”
Luke 23:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 23:31
For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry? This proverbial saying employs agricultural imagery to teach a profound theological principle. The "green tree" (hygro xýlo, ὑγρῷ ξύλῳ, "moist/living wood") represents Jesus—innocent, righteous, full of spiritual life. The "dry" tree (xēro, ξηρῷ, "dried/dead wood") represents guilty Jerusalem—spiritually dead, covenant-breaking, ripe for judgment.The principle: if Romans crucify the innocent (green wood), how much more severe will judgment be upon the guilty (dry wood)? If the sinless Son of God suffers such agony, wha...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 23:31
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“what will happen to those who don't obey the Good News of God?”
“the righteous shall be repaid in the earth; how much more the wicked and the sinner!”
“he is thrown out as a branch”
“Hear the word of Yahweh: Thus says the Lord Yahweh”
“Thus says Yahweh: Behold”
“what is the vine tree more than any tree”
“and he will thoroughly cleanse his threshing floor. He will gather his wheat into the barn”
“behold”
“it is rejected and near being cursed”
“shepherds who without fear feed themselves; clouds without water”