Luke 22:31

"Simon, Simon," said the Lord, "behold, Satan has asked to have you all that he might sift you like wheat.

Montgomery New Testament

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

30"so that you shall eat and drink in my kingdom, and you shall sit on thrones, judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

32"But I made supplication for you that your own faith may not fail. And you, when you have turned again, must strengthen your brothers."

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Cross References

Luke 10:41"Martha, Martha," said Jesus, "you are anxious and worried about many things,

1 Peter 5:8Be temperate, be vigilant; because your enemy, the devil, is prowling about 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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