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Themes in Luke 11

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Themes in Luke 11

Luke 11:1 (show verse)

Once He was praying in a certain place, and when He ceased, one of His disciples said to 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
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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 said to them, "Whenever you pray, say: 'Father, Your name be revered; 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
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The wicked » Guilt of » Prayers of, unanswered
Will » Of God, the supreme rule of duty

Luke 11:3 (show verse)

continue giving us day by 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, for we ourselves forgive everyone who does us wrong, and do not let us be subjected to 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 said to them: "Suppose one of you has a friend, and you go to him in the middle of the night and say to him, 'Friend, lend me three loaves;

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Family » Cares » Hospitality
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Jesus Christ » Parables of » The friend at midnight
Parables » Parables of Christ » Importunate friend
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Luke 11:6 (show verse)

for a friend of mine has just come to my house on a journey, and I have nothing to set before him to eat.'

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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
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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)

And suppose he answers from inside, 'Stop bothering me; the door is now locked, and my children are packed about me in bed; I cannot get up and give you any.'

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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, although he will not get up and give you any because he is your friend, yet because of your persistence he will get up and give you all your needs.

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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
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Prayer » Should be offered up » With importunity
Prayer » Importunity, examples of » Syrophenician woman
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Luke 11:9 (show verse)

So I tell you, keep on asking, and the gift will be given you; keep on seeking, and you will find; keep on knocking, and the door will open to you.

Answer promised » To prayer
Ask » Special exhortations to
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Christ » Power of » Prayers of
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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)

For everyone who keeps on asking, receives; and the one who keeps on seeking, finds; and to the one who keeps on knocking, the door will open.

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Finding » Who shall find the lord
Finding » Who finds
Holy spirit » Who the holy spirit is given to
Importunity » Select readings
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)

Now is there a father among you who, if his son asks him for a fish, will give him a snake instead?

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Luke 11:12 (show verse)

Or, if he asks for an egg, will 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, in spite of your being bad, know how to give your children what is good, how much more surely will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who continue to ask 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)

Now He was driving a dumb demon out of a man, and when the demon went out of him, the dumb man spoke. The crowds were astonished.

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, "It is with the help of Beelzebub, the prince of demons, that He is driving the demons out."

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)

But others, to test Him, were demanding from Him a spectacular 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)

But He knew what they were thinking, and so said to them, "Any kingdom that is not united is in the process of destruction, and one house falls after another.

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)

And if Satan is really disunited, how can his kingdom last? Yet you say that I am driving the demons out with Beelzebub's help.

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)

Now if I with Beelzebub's help am driving the demons out, with whose help do your sons drive them out?

Luke 11:20 (show verse)

But if I by the finger of God am driving the demons out, 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 well armed keeps guard over his dwelling, his property is secure.

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 man stronger than he attacks him and overcomes him, he strips him of all his arms on which he relied, and distributes his goods as spoils.

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)

Whoever is not in partnership with me is against me, and whoever does not gather in partnership 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)

"When the foul spirit goes out of a man, it wanders about in deserts in search for rest, and since it finds none, it says, 'I will go back to my house which 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)

And it goes and finds it unoccupied, swept, and ready for use.

Luke 11:26 (show verse)

Then it goes and gets seven other spirits more wicked than itself, and they go in and make their home there, and so the end of that man is worse than the beginning."

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)

Just as He was saying this, a woman in the crowd lifted her voice and said, "Blessed is the mother who bore you and 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, "Yes, but better still, blessed are those who listen to God's message and practice 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 upon Him, He began to say: "This is a wicked age. It is looking for a spectacular sign, but none will be given it but 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)

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

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 rise at the judgment with the men of this age and will condemn them, for she came from the very ends of the earth to listen to Solomon's wisdom; and yet, One who is more 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 rise at the judgment with the men of this age and will condemn them, for they turned to the message preached by Jonah, and yet One who is more 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 cellar or under a peck-measure, but he puts it on the lampstand, that the people who come in may enjoy the 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 very lamp of your body. When your eye is sound, your whole body is full of light. But if your eye is unsound, 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)

So be on your guard that the very source of light in you is not 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)

If then your whole body is full of light with no part of it in darkness, it will all be as light for you as it is when a lamp makes it light for you by its shining."

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)

When He had said this, a Pharisee asked Him to lunch at his house, and He went in and took His place at 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 noticed that He did not first wash before lunch, and was surprised.

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 said to him, "Now you Pharisees have the habit of cleaning the outside of your cups and dishes, but inside you yourselves are full of greed and wickedness.

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! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside too?

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)

But dedicate once for all your inner self, and at once you will have everything clean.

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)

But a curse on you Pharisees, because you pay tithes on mint, rue, and every tiny garden herb, but neglect justice and the love of God! These latter especially you ought to have done, but ought not to have neglected the former.

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)

A curse on you Pharisees, because you like to have the front seats in synagogues, and to be greeted with honor in public places!

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)

A curse on you, because you are like unmarked graves which men walk over without knowing 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 an expert in the law interrupted Him and said, "Teacher, in saying this you are insulting 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)

He said, "Yes, a curse on you experts in the law, too, because you load people down with loads too heavy to carry, and yet you do not touch the loads yourselves with one of your fingers!

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)

A curse on you, because you build monuments for the prophets, whom your forefathers killed!

Luke 11:48 (show verse)

So you testify to what your forefathers did and approve it, because they killed them and you build monuments for them.

Luke 11:49 (show verse)

This is why the Wisdom of God said, 'I will send to them prophets and apostles, and some of them they will kill, and some they will persecute';

Luke 11:50 (show verse)

so that the blood of all the prophets that has been shed from the creation of the world may be charged against the men of this age --

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 perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against the men of this age.

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)

A curse on you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to the door of knowledge! You did not go in yourselves, and you kept out those who tried to get 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)

After He left the house, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be violently enraged against Him and to try to draw Him out on many subjects,

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)

plotting, as if in ambush, to entrap Him in something that might fall from His lips.

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