Luke
“For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost.”
Luke 19:10
Luke 19:10 (KJV) speaks to salvation, feeling lost, and God's love — words set in Luke, the Gospel with careful attention to the lowly and the lost. Sit with it for a moment, and let the words do their quiet work.
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Verses that sit beside this one
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only begotten Son, that whosoever believeth in him should not perish, but have everlasting life.”
John 3:16“In this was manifested the love of God toward us, because that God sent his only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through him.”
1 John 4:9“For God sent not his Son into the world to condemn the world; but that the world through him might be saved.”
John 3:17“For Christ also hath once suffered for sins, the just for the unjust, that he might bring us to God, being put to death in the flesh, but quickened by the Spirit:”
1 Peter 3:18“And she shall bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name JESUS: for he shall save his people from their sins.”
Matthew 1:21“But God commendeth his love toward us, in that, while we were yet sinners, Christ died for us.”
Romans 5:8
Common questions
What does Luke 19:10 mean?
In the King James Version, Luke 19:10 reads: "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." The verse speaks to salvation, feeling lost, and God's love. To read it well, take it in the flow of Luke 19 rather than on its own, and let the words settle slowly — reading it aloud, or turning it into a short prayer, is often what makes its meaning land.
Is Luke 19:10 in the King James Version?
Yes. "For the Son of man is come to seek and to save that which was lost." is Luke 19:10 in the King James Version (KJV), found in Luke chapter 19.
What are some related Bible verses to Luke 19:10?
Verses that sit beside Luke 19:10 include John 3:16, 1 John 4:9, and John 3:17. Reading them alongside Luke 19:10 deepens the theme of salvation.
How can I pray with Luke 19:10?
Read Luke 19:10 slowly, take a breath, and turn it into a short prayer in your own words — thanking God for what it promises, or asking for what it points to. Keep it somewhere you will see it today, and let it be a companion rather than a task to finish.