Luke 11:53
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Luke 11:53 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Luke 11:53 is a verse from the book of Luke in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to..." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Luke 11:53 — KJV
“And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:”
— Luke 11:53 (KJV)
Luke 11:53 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 11:53
“From that time forth began Jesus to shew unto his disciples, how that he must go unto Jerusalem, and suffer many things of the elders and chief priests and scribes, and be killed, and be raised again the third day.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:53: things, scribes, began
“And when the sabbath day was come, he began to teach in the synagogue: and many hearing him were astonished, saying, From whence hath this man these things? and what wisdom is this which is given unto him, that even such mighty works are wrought by his hands?”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:53: these, things, began
“And he began to teach them, that the Son of man must suffer many things, and be rejected of the elders, and of the chief priests, and scribes, and be killed, and after three days rise again.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:53: things, scribes, began
“And the scribes and the Pharisees began to reason, saying, Who is this which speaketh blasphemies? Who can forgive sins, but God alone?”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:53: scribes, pharisees, began
“Did not Solomon king of Israel sin by these things? yet among many nations was there no king like him, who was beloved of his God, and God made him king over all Israel: nevertheless even him did outlandish women cause to sin.”
Shares key themes with Luke 11:53: these, things, many
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