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Luke 22:31

King James Version (KJV)

“In our prayers we talk to God, in our Bible study God talks to us, and we had better let God do most of the talking.”
— D.L. Moody

Scripture focus

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired [to have] you, that he may sift [you] as wheat:

Luke 22:31 — KJV

Commentary

Commentary on Luke 22:31

Theological / Devotional

Simon, Simon. [A Warning to Peter and the Ten, Luke 22:31-38=Matt. 26:31—35=Mark 14:27-31. Cf. on John 13:36-38. Major comment: Matthew.] Important textual evidence may be cited (cf. p. 146) for the omission of the words, “and the Lord said.”

The repetition of “Simon” lends emphasis to what Jesus is about to say.

Satan hath desired. He already had Judas (see Job 1:12 ; 2:6).

You. Plural in the Greek text. Jesus is addressing Peter, but His words are for all the disciples.

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