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Luke 22:31 — Meaning and Application
Understand how this verse speaks to what you're facing—and how to apply it today
King James Version
" And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat: "
Luke 22:31
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
And I appoint unto you a kingdom, as my Father hath appointed unto me;
That ye may eat and drink at my table in my kingdom, and sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.
And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren.
And he said unto him, Lord, I am ready to go with thee, both into prison, and to death.
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Luke 22:1
"Now the feast of unleavened bread drew nigh, which is called the Passover."
Luke 22:2
"And the chief priests and scribes sought how they might kill him; for they feared the people."
Luke 22:3
"Then entered Satan into Judas surnamed Iscariot, being of the number of the twelve."
Luke 22:4
"And he went his way, and communed with the chief priests and captains, how he might betray him unto them."
Luke 22:5
"And they were glad, and covenanted to give him money."
Luke 22:6
"And he promised, and sought opportunity to betray him unto them in the absence of the multitude."
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