Luke 20:23
The Scripture
(23) But he perceived their craftiness, and said unto them, Why tempt ye me?
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus tells a parable about ten virgins who prepare for the wedding, and only one is found faithful when the bridegroom comes. He then narrates the story of a rich man who dies and is tormented while his neighbor Lazarus enjoys life, showing God’s judgment on the wicked. The message stresses the importance of readiness and the consequences of disobedience.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 5:22Luke 6:8Luke 11:17John 2:24John 2:25I Corinthians 3:19Hebrews 4:13Luke 20:20Luke 11:16Luke 11:53Luke 11:54Psalms 95:9
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