Luke 11:12
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:12 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:12 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? offer: Gr. give" Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:12 — KJV
“Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? offer: Gr. give”
— Luke 11:12 (KJV)
Luke 11:12 in Context — About the Book of Luke
Luke, the physician-historian, writes the most carefully researched Gospel — and the most tender. Outsiders take center stage: shepherds, women, Samaritans, tax collectors, the prodigal son. More than any Gospel, Luke shows Jesus praying at every turning point of His life.
Cross-References for Luke 11:12
“Ask me never so much dowry and gift, and I will give according as ye shall say unto me: but give me the damsel to wife.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:12: ask, give
“And the taskmasters of the people went out, and their officers, and they spake to the people, saying, Thus saith Pharaoh, I will not give you straw.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:12: ask, give
“And Moses said, Thou must give us also sacrifices and burnt offerings, that we may sacrifice unto the LORD our God. us: Heb. into our hands”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:12: offer, give
“Thou shalt not delay to offer the first of thy ripe fruits, and of thy liquors: the firstborn of thy sons shalt thou give unto me. the first...: Heb. thy fulness liquors: Heb. tear”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:12: offer, give
“Speak unto the children of Israel, that they bring me an offering: of every man that giveth it willingly with his heart ye shall take my offering. bring me: Heb. take for me offering: or, heave offering”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:12: offer, give
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