Luke 22:31

Then the Lord said: “Simon, Simon! Indeed Satan has asked for you (pl) so as to sift you like wheat.

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In The King James Version

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

In Context

30so that you may eat and drink at my table in my Kingdom; also you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel!”

32But I have prayed for you (sg) so that your faith not fail completely; so you, when you have recovered, strengthen your brothers.”

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Cross References

Luke 10:41But in answer Jesus said to her: “Martha, Martha, you are anxious and agitated about many things,

1 Peter 5:8Be sober, stay alert! Because your enemy the devil, like a roaring lion, is circling you, looking for someone to devour;

Matthew Henry on Luke 22:22-39

The Disciples Admonished; Peter's Frailty Predicted. 21 But, behold, the hand of him that betrayeth me is with me on the table. 22 And truly the Son of man goeth, as it was determined: but woe unto that man by whom he is betrayed! 23 And they began to enquire among themselves, which of them it was that should do this thing. 24 And there was also a strife among them, which of them should be accounted the greatest. 25 And he said unto them, The kings of the Gentiles exercise lordship over them; and they that… Read the whole commentary →

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