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Themes in Luke 11

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Themes in Luke 11

Luke 11:1 (show verse)

Once Jesus was praying in a certain place. After he had finished, one of his disciples told him, "Lord, teach us to pray, as John taught his disciples."

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Instruction » Of children encouraged » Sought
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
John » Teaches his disciples to pray
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
Prayer » Seek divine teaching for
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Teachableness » Exhibited by the disciples
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:2 (show verse)

So he told them, "Whenever you pray you are to say, "Father, may your name be kept holy. May your kingdom come.

Angels » Obedience
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Heaven » Dwelling place of God
Importunity » Select readings
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
Lord's » Days » Prayer
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » General references to » Universal need of
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
public Prayer » Instituted form of
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
United prayer » Select readings
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty

Luke 11:3 (show verse)

Keep giving us every day our daily bread,

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Lord's » Days » Prayer
typical nature of Paschal lamb » What remained of it till morning to be burned
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Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Time » Computed by » Days
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:4 (show verse)

and forgive us our sins, as we forgive everyone who sins against us. And never bring us into temptation.'"

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Forgiveness » Human, encouraged
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Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
Lord's » Days » Prayer
Pardon » Pray for » For yourselves
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Intercessory prayer, examples of » Lord's the
Prayer » the lord's prayer,
divine Restraints » Exercised over the righteous
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Sin » We should pray to God » To forgive our
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:5 (show verse)

Then he told them, "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him at midnight and say to him, "Friend, let me borrow three loaves of bread.

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Care » Causes of » Hospitality
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Family » Cares » Hospitality
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Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The friend at midnight
Parables » Parables of Christ » Importunate friend
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Luke 11:6 (show verse)

A friend of mine on a trip has dropped in on me, and I don't have anything to serve him.'

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Care » Causes of » Hospitality
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Family » Cares » Hospitality
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Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The friend at midnight
human Limitations » Knowledge limited strength limited » An empty larder
Limited resources » Man's limited resources » An empty larder
Parables » Parables of Christ » Importunate friend
Prayer » Select readings
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:7 (show verse)

Suppose he answers from inside, "Stop bothering me! The door is already locked, and my children are here with us in the bedroom. I can't get up and give you anything!'

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Beds » Used for » Sleeping on
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Jesus Christ » Parables of » The friend at midnight
Parables » Parables of Christ » Importunate friend
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Luke 11:8 (show verse)

I tell you, even though that man doesn't want to get up and give him anything because he is his friend, he will get up and give him whatever he needs because of his persistence.

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Importunity » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
Jesus Christ » Parables of » The friend at midnight
Parables » Parables of Christ » Importunate friend
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:9 (show verse)

So I say to you: Keep asking, and it will be given you. Keep searching, and you will find. Keep knocking, and the door will be opened for you,

Answer promised » To prayer
Ask » Special exhortations to
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Family » Parental prayers » Prayer
Finding » Who shall find the lord
Finding » Who finds
Gifts » From God » To those who ask aright
God » To believers » To seekers
God's Promises » God's, characteristics of » Of answer to prayer
God's Promises » To the prayerful » Promises of answer
God's Promises » Death of seed of » To seekers
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Importunity » Select readings
Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
Parables » Parables of Christ » Importunate friend
Prayer » Examples of Prayers answered » Answer promised
Prayer » Examples of » Promises of answers to
Prayer » Seven earnest suppliants » Encouragements to
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
Receiving » Who receives
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
Seekers » Promises to
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:10 (show verse)

because everyone who keeps asking will receive, and the person who keeps searching will find, and the person who keeps knocking will have the door opened.

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Finding » Who shall find the lord
Finding » Who finds
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
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Jesus Christ » History of » Teaches his disciples to pray
Opportunity » Universal » For prayer
Prayer » Select readings
Prayer » The promises of Christ encourage to
Receiving » Who receives
Secret prayer » Examples of secret prayer » Private devotions of Christ
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Universal » Opportunity » For prayer
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:11 (show verse)

What father among you, if his son asks for bread, would give him a stone, or if he asks for a fish, would give him a snake instead of the fish?

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Luke 11:12 (show verse)

Or if he asks for an egg, would he give him a scorpion?

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Scorpion » Unfit for food
Scorpions » Unfit for food
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Luke 11:13 (show verse)

So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who keep asking him!"

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Endowments » Spiritual promised » The holy spirit
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the Gift of the Holy Spirit » Given » In answer to prayer
the Gift of the Holy Spirit » By the father
Gifts » Presents to men spiritual » The holy spirit
the Gifts of God » Spiritual » The holy ghost
God » Spiritual promised » The holy spirit
God's Promises » Of spiritual gifts » The holy spirit
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Holy spirit » Promised » Bestowed in answer to prayer
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Spirit » The leadership of holy spirit » Bestowed in answer to prayer
Spirit » Promised » Bestowed in answer to prayer
Spiritual » Gifts spiritual, promised » The holy spirit
Titles and names of the holy ghost » Holy spirit
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered

Luke 11:14 (show verse)

Jesus was driving a demon out of a man who was unable to talk. When the demon had gone out, the man began to speak, and the crowds were amazed.

Christ » Divinity » Liberator
Christ » Miracles of » Demoniac
Demons » The deaf and blind man
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Miracles » Of Christ » Demoniac
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:15 (show verse)

But some of them said, "He drives out demons by Beelzebul, the ruler of the demons."

Beelzebub » The prince of devils
Christ » Appears, after his resurrection » Blasphemy against
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Miracles » Of jesus, in chronological order » Heals a demoniac
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Profanity » Blasphemy » Against Christ
Satan » Beelzebul

Luke 11:16 (show verse)

Others, wanting to test Jesus, kept asking him for a sign from heaven.

Christ » Touched by others » Tried by his enemies
Curiosity » The levite looked with indifferent curiosity upon the man who was » Leads to the desire for signs
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:17 (show verse)

Since he knew what they were thinking, he told them, "Every kingdom divided against itself is devastated, and a divided household collapses.

Desolation » What shall be desolate
Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Divisions » Weaken
Heart » The whole » Read by Christ
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Knowledge » Divine Knowledge » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Knowledge » God's » The secrets of the heart read by Christ
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:18 (show verse)

Now, if Satan is divided against himself, how can his kingdom last? After all, you say that I drive out demons by Beelzebul.

Beelzebub » The prince of devils
Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:19 (show verse)

If I drive out demons by Beelzebul, by whom do your own followers drive them out? That is why they will be your judges!

Luke 11:20 (show verse)

But if I drive out demons by the power of God, then the kingdom of God has come to you.

Division » Every kingdom that is divided against itself
Holy spirit » As the source of miraculous power
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Power » Of the holy spirit » Is the power of God
Power » Of God » Exemplified » In the miracles of Christ
God, Power of » Exhibited in » the Miracles of Christ
Power, Of The Holy Spirit » Is the power of God
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » In casting out the spirits of

Luke 11:21 (show verse)

"When a strong man, fully armed, guards his own mansion, his property is safe.

Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Palaces » Illustrative of » The place of satan's dominion
Parables » Parables of Christ » Strong man armed
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satan » With the context of
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Illustrated

Luke 11:22 (show verse)

But when a stronger man than he attacks and defeats him, the stronger man strips off that man's armor in which he trusted and then divides his plunder.

Armour » Physical
military Arms » Of the vanquished » Taken off them
military Arms » Defensive: » Called armor
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satan » With the context of
The Devil » Christ triumphing over » Illustrated

Luke 11:23 (show verse)

"The person who isn't with me is against me, and the person who doesn't gather with me scatters."

Decision » Exhortation to
Jesus Christ » Miracles of » Heals a demoniac
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
No » Neutrality
Opposition » Who opposes the lord
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:24 (show verse)

"Whenever an unclean spirit goes out of a person, it wanders through dry places looking for a place to rest but doesn't find any. So it says, "I will go back to my home that I left.'

Backsliders » Emptiness of life
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:25 (show verse)

When it gets back home, it finds it swept clean and put in order.

Luke 11:26 (show verse)

Then it goes and brings with it seven other spirits more evil than itself, and they all go in and settle there. And so the final condition of that person is worse than the first."

Backsliders » Emptiness of life
Evil » Confess Christ » Spirits, many
satanic Invasion » Of the backslider's heart
Jesus Christ » History of » Heals a demoniac, and denounces the scribes and pharisees (in galilee)
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satanic » Invasion » Of the backslider's heart

Luke 11:27 (show verse)

As Jesus was saying this, a woman in the crowd raised her voice and told him, "How blessed is the womb that gave birth to you and the breasts that nursed you!"

Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:28 (show verse)

But he said, "Instead, how blessed are those who hear God's word and obey it!"

the Blessed » Who hear and keep the word of God
Doer » Of the word
God » To believers » To the obedient
God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
God's Promises » Special promises to children, examples of » To the obedient
Hearing » Those that hear the lord
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Names » Of the word of God » Word
Obedience to God » Blessedness of
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
The scriptures » Should be » Not only heard, but obeyed
The scriptures » Are called the » The word of God
The scriptures » Blessedness of hearing and obeying
The bible » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Mighty in its influence » A blessing to those who reverence it
The word of God » Called » The word of God
Word » Preached » A blessing to those who reverence it

Luke 11:29 (show verse)

Now as the crowds continued to throng around Jesus, he went on to say, "This people living today are an evil generation. It craves a sign, but no sign will be given to it except the sign of Jonah,

Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Jonah » Is a sign
Miracles » The wicked » Desire to see
Miracles » Demanded by unbelievers
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Symbols and similitudes » Jonah

Luke 11:30 (show verse)

because just as Jonah became a sign to the people of Nineveh, so the Son of Man will be a sign to this generation.

Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Jonah » Is a sign
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Symbols and similitudes » Jonah

The queen of the south will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon. But look, something greater than Solomon is here!

Christ » Grace of » Greatness of
God, greatness of » Of Christ
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Judgment » Neglected advantages increase condemnation at
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:32 (show verse)

The men of Nineveh will stand up at the judgment and condemn the people living today, because they repented at the preaching of Jonah. But look, something greater than Jonah is here!"

Conviction » Instances of » Mariners » At the preaching of jonah
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Judgment » Neglected advantages increase condemnation at
Nineveh » Inhabitants of, repented at jonah's preaching
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus

Luke 11:33 (show verse)

"No one lights a lamp and puts it in a hiding place or under a basket, but on a lamp stand, so that those who enter may see its light.

Body » The light of the body
Bushel » About one peck
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Life » Christ » Conspicuous
Light » The light of the body
Measure » Bushel
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lighted candle
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees

Luke 11:34 (show verse)

Your eye is the lamp of your body. When your eye is healthy, your whole body is full of light. But when it's evil, your body is full of darkness.

Body » The light of the body
Darkness » When your body is full of darkness
Evil » Doers » Eye
Evil » The time when your eye is evil
Eyes » The light of the body
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Light » The light of the body
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lighted candle
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Seeing » What is the eye
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees

Luke 11:35 (show verse)

Therefore, be careful that the light in you isn't darkness.

Body » The light of the body
Darkness » When your body is full of darkness
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Light » The light of the body
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lighted candle
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Seeing » What is the eye
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees

Luke 11:36 (show verse)

Now if your whole body is full of light, with no part of it in darkness, it will be as full of light as when a lamp gives you light with its rays."

Body » The light of the body
Jesus Christ » History of » Replies to the scribes and pharisees who seek a sign from him (in galilee)
Light » The light of the body
Parables » Parables of Christ » Lighted candle
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Seeing » What is the eye
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees

Luke 11:37 (show verse)

After Jesus had said this, a Pharisee invited him to have a meal with him. So Jesus went and took his place at the table.

Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » They minister to jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Often invited by
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees

Luke 11:38 (show verse)

The Pharisee was surprised to see that he didn't first wash before the meal.

Ablution » Traditional forms of, not observed by jesus
Bigotry » Instances of » Of not conforming to the traditions
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Purification » Traditions of the elders concerning
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:39 (show verse)

But the Lord told him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but on the inside you are full of greed and evil.

Ablution » Traditional forms of, not observed by jesus
Bigotry » Instances of » Of not conforming to the traditions
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Corruption » Moral
Evil » Filled » Moral
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Hypocrites » Described as » Seeking only outward purity
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
The wicked » Causes of failure in » Rapacity of

Luke 11:40 (show verse)

You fools! The one who made the outside made the inside, too, didn't he?

Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Fools » Characteristics of » Hypocrisy
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:41 (show verse)

So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you.

Alms » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Alms » Commandments and practices concerning
Almsgiving » General advice concerning
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Liberality » Exhortations to
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Philanthropy » General advice concerning
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Social duties » Almsgiving, general advice concerning
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:42 (show verse)

"How terrible it will be for you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, spices, and every kind of herb, but you neglect justice and the love of God. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.

Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Error » Sins » Of omission
Herbs » Destroyed by » Titheable among the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Justice » The wicked » Passover
Love to God » Hypocrites, without
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But partial
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Tithe » The pharisees scrupulous in paying
Tithes » Customary in later times
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission

Luke 11:43 (show verse)

How terrible it will be for you Pharisees! You love to have the places of honor in the synagogues and to be greeted in the marketplaces.

Ambition » Ambition, worldly, examples of » The mother of james and john
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Worldly » Ambition » The mother of james and john

Luke 11:44 (show verse)

How terrible it will be for you! You are like unmarked graves people walk on them without realizing it."

Burial » Places of » Sometimes not apparent
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Compared, to graves that appear not
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:45 (show verse)

Then one of the experts in the Law told him, "Teacher, when you say these things, you insult us, too."

Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Lawyer » Jesus' remarks against
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:46 (show verse)

Jesus said, "How terrible it will be for you experts in the Law, too! You load people with burdens that are hard to carry, yet you don't even lift a finger to ease those burdens.

Burden » Figurative » Of oppressions
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Lawyer » Jesus' remarks against
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:47 (show verse)

How terrible it will be for you! You build monuments for the prophets, and it was your ancestors who killed them!

Luke 11:48 (show verse)

So you are witnesses and approve of the deeds of your ancestors, because they killed those for whom you are building monuments.

Luke 11:49 (show verse)

That is why the Wisdom of God said, "I will send them prophets and apostles. They will kill some of them and persecute others,'

Luke 11:50 (show verse)

so those living today will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that was shed since the foundation of the world,

Blood » Upon men
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Lawyer » Jesus' remarks against
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Martyrdom » Of saints, shall be avenged
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:51 (show verse)

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who died between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation!

Abel » Son of adam. History of » References to the death of
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Lawyer » Jesus' remarks against
Martyrdom » Exemplified
Martyrdom » Of saints, shall be avenged
Martyrs » Abel
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Suffering for righteousness' sake » Examples of » Abel
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Zacharias » Or, zechariah, slain by jews
Zacharias (zechariah) » A man who was killed by the jews » Referred to by jesus
Zechariah » A priest » Or, zacharias, slain by jews
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem

Luke 11:52 (show verse)

How terrible it will be for you experts in the Law! You have taken away the key to knowledge. You didn't go in yourselves, and you kept out those who were trying to go in."

Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Key » Figurative
Knowledge » Key of
Lawyer » Jesus' remarks against
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Science » The key of knowledge
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Stumbling » Figurative » Stumbling-block
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against

Luke 11:53 (show verse)

As Jesus was leaving, the scribes and the Pharisees began to oppose him fiercely, interrogating him about many things.

Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Malice » Instances of » The jewish leaders toward jesus
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees

Luke 11:54 (show verse)

They watched him closely in an effort to trap him in something he might say.

Christ » Slandered » Snares laid for
Jesus Christ » History of » Denounces the pharisees and other hypocrites (in galilee)
Malice » Instances of » The jewish leaders toward jesus
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Reproof » Faithfulness in » Jesus, of the scribes and pharisees
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Instances of » Pharisees
Snares laid » For Christ