Luke 11:53
The Scripture
(53) 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:
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.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Psalms 22:12Psalms 22:13Isaiah 9:12Luke 20:20Luke 20:27Jeremiah 18:18Jeremiah 20:10I Corinthians 13:5
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