Luke 22:31

And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded to have 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, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

32But I have prayed for you, that your faith will not fail: and when you have turned back, strengthen your brethren.

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Cross References

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

1 Peter 5:8Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, like a roaring lion, walks about, seeking someone 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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