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Luke 8:21 Cross-References
Explore 18 cross-references for Luke 8:21 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 8 verse 21 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it.”
Luke 8:21 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 8:21
And he answered and said unto them, My mother and my brethren are these which hear the word of God, and do it. Jesus redefines family with stunning simplicity. My mother and my brethren are these (mētēr mou kai adelphoi mou houtoi eisin, μήτηρ μου καὶ ἀδελφοί μου οὗτοί εἰσιν)—indicating those surrounding Him—which hear the word of God, and do it (hoi ton logon tou theou akouontes kai poiountes, οἱ τὸν λόγον τοῦ θεοῦ ἀκούοντες καὶ ποιοῦντες). Two participles define true family: hearing (akouontes) and doing (poiountes). Neither alone suffices—both active listening and obedient action are requir...
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Cross-References for Luke 8:21
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“as he said these things”
“and not only hearers”
“blessed are you if you do them.”
“don't imitate that which is evil”
“you know that everyone who practices righteousness is born of him.”
“' says the Lord Almighty.{2 Samuel 7:14; 7:8},And will be a Father unto you, and ye shall be my sons and daughters, saith the Lord Almighty.,,,,,,,,”
“for which cause he is not ashamed to call them brothers{The word for brothers here and where context allows may also be correctly translated brothers and sisters or siblings.}”
“if you do whatever I command you.”
“What must we do, that we may work the works of God?”
“these are such as in an honest and good heart”