Luke 22:31

Then the Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to have you, so that he might sift you 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:

In Context

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

32But I have prayed for yoʋ that yoʋr faith may not fail. Once yoʋ have turned back, strengthen yoʋr brothers.”

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Cross References

Luke 10:41But Jesus answered her, “Martha, Martha, yoʋ are anxious and troubled about many things,

1 Peter 5:8Be sober-minded and watchful; your adversary the devil walks around like a roaring lion, seeking 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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