Luke 22:31

“Simon, Simon—Satan has asked to have all of you to sift like wheat,

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

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30so that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.”

32but I have prayed for you that your trust in me may not fail. And when you have returned, encourage your brothers.”

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Cross References

Job 2:1One day the heavenly beings came to present themselves to the Lord, and Satan came with them to present himself to the Lord.

Amos 9:9See what I'm doing! I will give the command, and the people of Israel will be shaken among the nations like flour through a sieve, and nothing will fall to the ground.

Luke 10:41“Martha, Martha,” the Lord replied, “you're worried and upset about all this.

1 Peter 5:8Be responsible, and stay alert. The devil, your enemy, is prowling around like a roaring lion 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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