Luke 22:31 nasb — "Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;

NASB

""Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;"

— Luke 22:31, NASB

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Luke 22 — Context

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"You are those who have stood by Me in My trials;

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and just as My Father has granted Me a kingdom, I grant you

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that you may eat and drink at My table in My kingdom, and you will sit on thrones judging the twelve tribes of Israel.

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"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;

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but I have prayed for you, that your faith may not fail; and you, when once you have turned again, strengthen your brothers."

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But he said to Him, "Lord, with You I am ready to go both to prison and to death!"

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And He said, "I say to you, Peter, the rooster will not crow today until you have denied three times that you know Me."

Luke 22:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 22:31 say?
Luke 22:31 in the NASB reads: “"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;”
Where is Luke 22:31 in the Bible?
Luke 22:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 22, verse 31.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 22:31.
What translation should I read Luke 22:31 in?
Luke 22:31 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 22:31?
Luke 22:31 reads (NASB): “"Simon, Simon, behold, Satan has demanded permission to sift you like wheat;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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