Luke 22:31-32

“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 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." - Luke 22:31-32
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What does Luke 22:31-32 mean?

In Luke 22:31-32, Jesus is speaking to Simon Peter, one of his closest disciples. These verses convey a powerful message about the trials and tribulations that humanity faces, and the strength and purpose that comes from faith. "31 And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan…

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Sifting and Strengthening: A Call to Faith and Resilience

In the gospel according to Luke, we encounter a poignant moment between Jesus and Peter in chapter 22, verses 31 and 32. These verses read: "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…

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A Prayer for Strength and Faith in Trials

O Lord God, Master of heaven and earth, we come before You with grateful hearts, acknowledging Your sovereignty and grace. As we reflect upon Your Word, specifically the solemn yet empowering words found in Luke 22:31-32, help us to dive deep into their meaning. "And the Lord…

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Luke 22:31-32 - "Luke 22:31-32: 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."
Luke 5:31-32 - "Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance.""
Luke 22:32 - "But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren."
Luke 22:31 - "¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:"
Luke 12:31-32 - "But rather seek ye the kingdom of God; and all these things shall be added unto you. Fear not, little flock; for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom."
Matthew 22:31-32 - "But as touching the resurrection of the dead, have ye not read that which was spoken unto you by God, saying, I am the God of Abraham, and the God of Isaac, and the God of Jacob? God is not the God of the dead, but of the living."
Exodus 32:31-32 So Moses returned to the LORD and said, “Oh, what a great sin these people have committed! They have made gods of gold for themselves. / Yet now, if You would only forgive their sin.... But if not, please blot me out of the book that You have written.” Exodus 32:31-32
[Luke 22:31| KJV] And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:
"Jesus answered them, "It is not the healthy who need a doctor, but the sick. I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."" - Luke 5:31-32
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"But I have prayed for thee, that thy faith fail not: and when thou art converted, strengthen thy brethren." - Luke 22:32
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Luke 17:32 - "Remember Lot's wife."
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Deuteronomy 32:31 - "For their rock is not as our Rock, even our enemies themselves being judges."
Job 31:32 - "The stranger did not lodge in the street: but I opened my doors to the traveller."
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"¶ And the Lord said, Simon, Simon, behold, Satan hath desired to have you, that he may sift you as wheat:" - Luke 22:31
Luke 20:32 - "Last of all the woman died also."
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Luke 5:32 - "I came not to call the righteous, but sinners to repentance."
Genesis 32:31 - "And as he passed over Penuel the sun rose upon him, and he halted upon his thigh."