Luke 22:31

The Lord said, “Simon, Simon, behold, Satan asked to have all of you, that he might sift you as 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

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

32but I prayed for you, that your faith wouldn’t fail. You, when once you have turned again, establish your brothers.”

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Cross References

Job 2:1Again, on the day when God’s sons came to present themselves before the LORD, Satan came also amongst them to present himself before the LORD.

Amos 9:9“For behold, I will command, and I will sift the house of Israel amongst all the nations as grain is sifted in a sieve, yet not the least kernel will fall on the earth.

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

1 Peter 5:8Be sober and self-controlled. Be watchful. Your adversary, the devil, walks around like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may 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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