Luke 4:26 kjva — But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

King James Version with Apocrypha

"But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow."

— Luke 4:26, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 4 — Context

23

And he said unto them, Ye will surely say unto me this proverb, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done in Capernaum, do also here in thy country.

24

And he said, Verily I say unto you, No prophet is accepted in his own country.

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But I tell you of a truth, many widows were in Israel in the days of Elias, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when great famine was throughout all the land;

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But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.

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And many lepers were in Israel in the time of Eliseus the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, saving Naaman the Syrian.

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And all they in the synagogue, when they heard these things, were filled with wrath,

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And rose up, and thrust him out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might cast him down headlong.

Luke 4:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:26 say?
Luke 4:26 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.”
Where is Luke 4:26 in the Bible?
Luke 4:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 26.
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 4:26.
What translation should I read Luke 4:26 in?
Luke 4:26 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 4:26?
Luke 4:26 reads (KJVA): “But unto none of them was Elias sent, save unto Sarepta, a city of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow.” 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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