Luke 11:39
The Scripture
(39) And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus teaches his disciples about the importance of prayer and the nature of God's kingdom, warning that true worship is not of the body but of the heart. He also instructs them to be careful with words, to love their enemies, and to seek the kingdom of God above all else. The passage emphasizes humility, faith, and the kingdom's priorities.
Read the full chapter and its overview →Cross-references
Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Matthew 23:25Galatians 1:14II Timothy 3:5Titus 1:15Luke 16:15Genesis 6:5II Chronicles 25:2II Chronicles 31:20II Chronicles 31:21Proverbs 26:25Proverbs 30:12Jeremiah 4:14
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 23:25Jeremiah 44:9Revelation 8:12Matthew 23:26Ruth 3:13Psalms 5:9