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Luke 9:12 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Luke 9:12 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 9 verse 12 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And when the day began to wear away, then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away, that they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals: for we are here in a desert place.”
Luke 9:12 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 9:12
And when the day began to wear away (ἡ δὲ ἡμέρα ἤρξατο κλίνειν, hē de hēmera ērxato klinein)—literally "the day began to decline," indicating late afternoon approaching evening. Then came the twelve, and said unto him, Send the multitude away—The disciples' request seems reasonable: it's getting late, people need food and lodging, and this is a remote area. Their logic is purely practical.That they may go into the towns and country round about, and lodge, and get victuals (ἵνα πορευθέντες εἰς τὰς κύκλῳ κώμας καὶ ἀγροὺς καταλύσωσιν καὶ εὕρωσιν ἐπισιτισμόν, hina poreuthentes eis tas kyklō kōmas ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 9:12
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“and seeing that a great multitude was coming to him”
“his disciples came to him”
“in the land of great drought.”
“Jesus went away to the other side of the sea of Galilee”
“saying”
“I have compassion on the multitude, because they continue with me now three days and have nothing to eat. I don't want to send them away fasting, or they might faint on the way.”
“his disciples came to him”
“and will cause evil animals to cease out of the land; and they shall dwell securely in the wilderness”
“they spoke against God. They said”