Luke 6:48

“He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock.”

"He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock." - Luke 6:48
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What does Luke 6:48 mean?

Luke 6:48 in the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible is a verse that comes at the end of a parable told by Jesus. The verse reads, "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently…

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Built to Withstand: Foundations of Faith

In the Gospel of Luke, we find the profound teaching of Jesus regarding the nature of true discipleship and the importance of solid foundations in our lives. In Luke 6:48, we read: "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and…

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Prayer for a Rock-Solid Foundation in Christ

Heavenly Father, As I come before You in prayer today, my heart is filled with gratitude for the steadfastness of Your Word and the assurance it provides us as we navigate the storms of life. In Luke 6:48, You remind us through sacred scripture, "He is like a man which built an…

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Luke 6:48 - "He is like a man which built an house, and digged deep, and laid the foundation on a rock: and when the flood arose, the stream beat vehemently upon that house, and could not shake it: for it was founded upon a rock."
Luke 24:48 - "And ye are witnesses of these things."
Luke 7:48 - "And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven."
"And ye are witnesses of these things." - Luke 24:48
John 6:48 - "I am that bread of life."
Luke 22:48 - "But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?"
Luke 19:48 - "And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him."
Jeremiah 48:6 - "Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness."
Luke 23:48 - "And all the people that came together to that sight, beholding the things which were done, smote their breasts, and returned."
Psalms 48:6 - "Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail."
Luke 11:48 - "Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres."
Luke 8:48 - "And he said unto her, Daughter, be of good comfort: thy faith hath made thee whole; go in peace."
"And he said unto her, Thy sins are forgiven." - Luke 7:48
"I am that bread of life." - John 6:48
Luke 1:48 - "For he hath regarded the low estate of his handmaiden: for, behold, from henceforth all generations shall call me blessed."
Ezekiel 48:6 - "And by the border of Ephraim, from the east side even unto the west side, a portion for Reuben."
1 Chronicles 6:48 - "Their brethren also the Levites were appointed unto all manner of service of the tabernacle of the house of God."
Genesis 48:6 - "And thy issue, which thou begettest after them, shall be thine, and shall be called after the name of their brethren in their inheritance."
"But Jesus said unto him, Judas, betrayest thou the Son of man with a kiss?" - Luke 22:48
"Flee, save your lives, and be like the heath in the wilderness." - Jeremiah 48:6
"Fear took hold upon them there, and pain, as of a woman in travail." - Psalms 48:6
Luke 2:48 - "And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing."
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"And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him." - Luke 19:48
"And he saw them toiling in rowing; for the wind was contrary unto them: and about the fourth watch of the night he cometh unto them, walking upon the sea, and would have passed by them." - Mark 6:48
Luke 9:48 - "And said unto them, Whosoever shall receive this child in my name receiveth me: and whosoever shall receive me receiveth him that sent me: for he that is least among you all, the same shall be great."
Luke 12:48 - "But he that knew not, and did commit things worthy of stripes, shall be beaten with few stripes. For unto whomsoever much is given, of him shall be much required: and to whom men have committed much, of him they will ask the more."
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