Luke 14:2

“And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy.”

"And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." - Luke 14:2
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What does Luke 14:2 mean?

The verse Luke 14:2 from the King James Version of the Bible reads, "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." At first glance, this verse may seem simple and straightforward, but upon closer examination, there are many layers of meaning and…

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Healing Beyond Physical Ailments: A Reflection on Luke 14:2

In the Gospel of Luke, we encounter a striking scene in chapter 14, verse 2, which reads: "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy." This brief remark bears tremendous significance, not only in the context of the narrative but also in its broader…

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A Prayer for Healing and Compassion

Heavenly Father, We come before You today with humble hearts, reminded of the profound lessons found in the words of Scripture. As we reflect on Luke 14:2, “And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy,” we are struck by the compassion and mercy inherent…

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Luke 14:2 - "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy."
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Luke 2:14 - "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:13-14 - "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
Luke 2:14 - "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men."
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men." - Luke 2:14
Luke 14:14 - "And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just."
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Luke 14:6 - "And they could not answer him again to these things."
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Luke 14:30 - "Saying, This man began to build, and was not able to finish."
Luke 24:14 - "And they talked together of all these things which had happened."
Luke 10:14 - "But it shall be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the judgment, than for you."
Luke 14:22 - "And the servant said, Lord, it is done as thou hast commanded, and yet there is room."
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Luke 14:13 - "But when thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind:"
Luke 14:25 - "¶ And there went great multitudes with him: and he turned, and said unto them,"
Luke 22:14 - "And when the hour was come, he sat down, and the twelve apostles with him."
"And he put forth a parable to those which were bidden, when he marked how they chose out the chief rooms; saying unto them, When thou art bidden of any man to a wedding, sit not down in the highest room; lest a more honourable man than thou be bidden of him; And he that bade thee and him come and say to thee, Give this man place; and thou begin with shame to take the lowest room. But when thou art bidden, go and sit down in the lowest room; that when he that bade thee cometh, he may say unto thee, Friend, go up higher: then shalt thou have worship in the presence of them that sit at meat with thee. For whosoever exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted. Then said he also to him that bade him, When thou makest a feast, call the poor, the maimed, the lame, the blind: And thou shalt be blessed; for they cannot recompense thee: for thou shalt be recompensed at the resurrection of the just." - Luke 14:7-14
Luke 14:4 - "And they held their peace. And he took him, and healed him, and let him go;"
Luke 21:14 - "Settle it therefore in your hearts, not to meditate before what ye shall answer:"