Luke 9:18 kjva — And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the peop…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?"

— Luke 9:18, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 9 — Context

15

And they did so, and made them all sit down.

16

Then he took the five loaves and the two fishes, and looking up to heaven, he blessed them, and brake, and gave to the disciples to set before the multitude.

17

And they did eat, and were all filled: and there was taken up of fragments that remained to them twelve baskets.

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And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?

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They answering said, John the Baptist; but some say, Elias; and others say, that one of the old prophets is risen again.

20

He said unto them, But whom say ye that I am? Peter answering said, The Christ of God.

21

And he straitly charged them, and commanded them to tell no man that thing;

Luke 9:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 9:18 say?
Luke 9:18 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?”
Where is Luke 9:18 in the Bible?
Luke 9:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 9, verse 18.
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 9:18.
What translation should I read Luke 9:18 in?
Luke 9:18 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 9:18?
Luke 9:18 reads (KJVA): “And it came to pass, as he was alone praying, his disciples were with him: and he asked them, saying, Whom say the people that I am?” 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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