Luke 22:31

Simon! Simon! listen. Satan demanded leave to sift you all 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 be seated on twelve thrones as judges of the twelve tribes of Israel.

32but I prayed for you, Simon, that your faith should not fail. And you, when you have returned to me, are to strengthen the others.”

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Cross References

Amos 9:9For behold I am about to give the command, and I will shake the house of Israel among all the nations just as one shakes grain in a sieve, but not a pebble will fall to the ground.

Luke 10:41“Martha, Martha,” replied the Master, “you are anxious and trouble yourself about many things;

1 Peter 5:8Exercise self-control, be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, like a roaring lion, is prowling about, eager to devour you.

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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