Luke 22:31

Simon, Simon, behold, Satan sought you out, to sift you as wheat:

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

30in order that you may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom; and you shall sit upon thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

32but I prayed for you, that your faith may not fail you: and thou, when having turned, strengthen thy brethren:

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Cross References

Luke 10:41And the Lord responding said to her, Martha, Martha, you are solicitous and encumbered concerning many things:

1 Peter 5:8Be sober, watch. The devil is walking round like a roaring lion, seeking some one 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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