11:1 And it came about that he was in prayer in a certain place, and when he came to an end, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, will you give us teaching about prayer, as John did to his disciples?
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 1 , And it came about that he was in prayer in a certain place, and when he came to an end, one of his disciples said to him, Lord, will you give us teaching about prayer, as John did to his disciples?
11:2 And he said to them, When you say your prayers, say, Father, may your name be kept holy and your kingdom come.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 2 , And he said to them, When you say your prayers, say, Father, may your name be kept holy and your kingdom come.
11:3 Give us every day bread for our needs.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 3 , Give us every day bread for our needs.
11:4 May we have forgiveness for our sins, as we make free all those who are in debt to us. And let us not be put to the test.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 4 , May we have forgiveness for our sins, as we make free all those who are in debt to us. And let us not be put to the test.
11:5 And he said to them, Which of you, having a friend, would go to him in the middle of the night and say to him, Friend, let me have three cakes of bread;
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 5 , And he said to them, Which of you, having a friend, would go to him in the middle of the night and say to him, Friend, let me have three cakes of bread;
11:6 Because a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to put before him;
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 6 , Because a friend of mine has come to me on a journey, and I have nothing to put before him;
11:7 And he, from inside the house, would say in answer, Do not be a trouble to me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; it is not possible for me to get up and give to you?
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 7 , And he, from inside the house, would say in answer, Do not be a trouble to me; the door is now shut, and my children are with me in bed; it is not possible for me to get up and give to you?
11:8 I say to you, Though he will not get up and give to him, because he is his friend, still, if he keeps on making his request, he will get up and give him as much as he has need of.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 8 , I say to you, Though he will not get up and give to him, because he is his friend, still, if he keeps on making his request, he will get up and give him as much as he has need of.
11:9 And I say to you, Make requests, and they will be answered; what you are searching for, you will get; when you give the sign, the door will be open to you.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 9 , And I say to you, Make requests, and they will be answered; what you are searching for, you will get; when you give the sign, the door will be open to you.
11:10 For to everyone who makes a request, it will be given; and he who is searching will get his desire; and to him who gives the sign, the door will be open.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 10 , For to everyone who makes a request, it will be given; and he who is searching will get his desire; and to him who gives the sign, the door will be open.
11:11 And which of you, being a father, will give a stone to his son, who makes request for bread? or for a fish, will give him a snake?
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 11 , And which of you, being a father, will give a stone to his son, who makes request for bread? or for a fish, will give him a snake?
11:12 Or for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 12 , Or for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
11:13 If, then, you who are evil are able to give good things to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who make request to him?
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 13 , If, then, you who are evil are able to give good things to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who make request to him?
11:14 And he was sending an evil spirit out of a man who was without the power of talking. And it came about that when the spirit had gone the man had the power of talking; and the people were full of wonder.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 14 , And he was sending an evil spirit out of a man who was without the power of talking. And it came about that when the spirit had gone the man had the power of talking; and the people were full of wonder.
11:15 But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 15 , But some of them said, He sends out evil spirits by Beelzebul, the ruler of evil spirits.
11:16 And others, testing him, were looking for a sign from heaven from him.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 16 , And others, testing him, were looking for a sign from heaven from him.
11:17 But he, having knowledge of their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom in which there is division is made waste; and a house in which there is division comes to destruction.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 17 , But he, having knowledge of their thoughts, said to them, Every kingdom in which there is division is made waste; and a house in which there is division comes to destruction.
11:18 If, then, Satan is at war with himself, how will he keep his kingdom? because you say that I send evil spirits out of men by the help of Beelzebul.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 18 , If, then, Satan is at war with himself, how will he keep his kingdom? because you say that I send evil spirits out of men by the help of Beelzebul.
11:19 And if I, by Beelzebul, send out evil spirits, by whose help do your sons send them out? so let them be your judges.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 19 , And if I, by Beelzebul, send out evil spirits, by whose help do your sons send them out? so let them be your judges.
11:20 But if I, by the finger of God, send out evil spirits, then the kingdom of God has overtaken you.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 20 , But if I, by the finger of God, send out evil spirits, then the kingdom of God has overtaken you.
11:21 When the strong man armed keeps watch over his house, then his goods are safe:
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 21 , When the strong man armed keeps watch over his house, then his goods are safe:
11:22 But when one who is stronger makes an attack on him and overcomes him, he takes away his instruments of war, in which he had put his faith, and makes division of his goods.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 22 , But when one who is stronger makes an attack on him and overcomes him, he takes away his instruments of war, in which he had put his faith, and makes division of his goods.
11:23 He who is not with me is against me, and he who will not give me help in getting people together is driving them away.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 23 , He who is not with me is against me, and he who will not give me help in getting people together is driving them away.
11:24 The unclean spirit, when he has gone out of a man, goes through dry places, looking for rest; and when he does not get it, he says, I will go back to my house from which I came.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 24 , The unclean spirit, when he has gone out of a man, goes through dry places, looking for rest; and when he does not get it, he says, I will go back to my house from which I came.
11:25 And when he comes, he sees that it has been made fair and clean.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 25 , And when he comes, he sees that it has been made fair and clean.
11:26 Then he goes and gets seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they go in, and take their places there: and the last condition of that man is worse than the first.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 26 , Then he goes and gets seven other spirits more evil than himself, and they go in, and take their places there: and the last condition of that man is worse than the first.
11:27 And it came about that when he said these things, a certain woman among the people said in a loud voice, Happy is the body which gave you birth, and the breasts from which you took milk.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 27 , And it came about that when he said these things, a certain woman among the people said in a loud voice, Happy is the body which gave you birth, and the breasts from which you took milk.
11:28 But he said, More happy are they who give hearing to the word of God and keep it.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 28 , But he said, More happy are they who give hearing to the word of God and keep it.
11:29 And when a great number of people came together to him, he said, This generation is an evil generation: it is looking for a sign and no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 29 , And when a great number of people came together to him, he said, This generation is an evil generation: it is looking for a sign and no sign will be given to it but the sign of Jonah.
11:30 For even as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of man be to this generation.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 30 , For even as Jonah became a sign to the Ninevites, so will the Son of man be to this generation.
11:31 The queen of the South will come up on the day of judging and give her decision against the men of this generation: for she came from the ends of the earth to give ear to the wisdom of Solomon; and now something greater than Solomon is here.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 31 , The queen of the South will come up on the day of judging and give her decision against the men of this generation: for she came from the ends of the earth to give ear to the wisdom of Solomon; and now something greater than Solomon is here.
11:32 The men of Nineveh will come up in the day of judging and give their decision against this generation: for they were turned away from their sins at the preaching of Jonah; but now something greater than Jonah is here.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 32 , The men of Nineveh will come up in the day of judging and give their decision against this generation: for they were turned away from their sins at the preaching of Jonah; but now something greater than Jonah is here.
11:33 No man, when the light has been lighted, puts it in a secret place, or under a vessel, but on its table, so that those who come in may see the light.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 33 , No man, when the light has been lighted, puts it in a secret place, or under a vessel, but on its table, so that those who come in may see the light.
11:34 The light of the body is the eye: when your eye is true, all your body is full of light; but when it is evil, your body is dark.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 34 , The light of the body is the eye: when your eye is true, all your body is full of light; but when it is evil, your body is dark.
11:35 So take care that the light which is in you is not dark.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 35 , So take care that the light which is in you is not dark.
11:36 If, then, all your body is light, with no part of it dark, it will be completely full of light, as when a flame with its bright shining gives you light.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 36 , If, then, all your body is light, with no part of it dark, it will be completely full of light, as when a flame with its bright shining gives you light.
11:37 Now, while he was talking, a Pharisee made a request that he would come to a meal with him; and he went in and took his seat at the meal.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 37 , Now, while he was talking, a Pharisee made a request that he would come to a meal with him; and he went in and took his seat at the meal.
11:38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he was surprised because he came to the meal without first washing himself.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 38 , And when the Pharisee saw it, he was surprised because he came to the meal without first washing himself.
11:39 And the Lord said to him, You Pharisees make the outside of the cup and the plate clean; but inside you are thieves and full of evil.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 39 , And the Lord said to him, You Pharisees make the outside of the cup and the plate clean; but inside you are thieves and full of evil.
11:40 O you foolish ones! did not he who made the outside in the same way make the inside?
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 40 , O you foolish ones! did not he who made the outside in the same way make the inside?
11:41 But if you give to the poor such things as you are able, then all things are clean to you.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 41 , But if you give to the poor such things as you are able, then all things are clean to you.
11:42 But a curse is on you, Pharisees! for you make men give a tenth of every sort of plant, and give no thought to right and the love of God; but it is right for you to do these things, and not let the others be undone.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 42 , But a curse is on you, Pharisees! for you make men give a tenth of every sort of plant, and give no thought to right and the love of God; but it is right for you to do these things, and not let the others be undone.
11:43 A curse is on you, Pharisees! for your desires are for the most important seats in the Synagogues and for words of respect said to you in the market-place.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 43 , A curse is on you, Pharisees! for your desires are for the most important seats in the Synagogues and for words of respect said to you in the market-place.
11:44 A curse is on you! for you are like the resting-places of dead men, which are not seen, and men go walking over them without knowledge of it.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 44 , A curse is on you! for you are like the resting-places of dead men, which are not seen, and men go walking over them without knowledge of it.
11:45 And one of the teachers of the law, answering, said to him, Master, in saying this, you give a bad name to us as to them.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 45 , And one of the teachers of the law, answering, said to him, Master, in saying this, you give a bad name to us as to them.
11:46 And he said, A curse is on you, teachers of the law! for while other men are crushed under the weight of the rules you make for them, you yourselves do not put so much as one finger to them.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 46 , And he said, A curse is on you, teachers of the law! for while other men are crushed under the weight of the rules you make for them, you yourselves do not put so much as one finger to them.
11:47 A curse is on you! for you make resting-places for the bodies of the prophets, but your fathers put them to death.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 47 , A curse is on you! for you make resting-places for the bodies of the prophets, but your fathers put them to death.
11:48 So you are witnesses and give approval to the work of your fathers; for they put them to death and you make their last resting-places.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 48 , So you are witnesses and give approval to the work of your fathers; for they put them to death and you make their last resting-places.
11:49 For this reason the wisdom of God has said, I will send them prophets and teachers, and to some of them they will give death and cruel pains;
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 49 , For this reason the wisdom of God has said, I will send them prophets and teachers, and to some of them they will give death and cruel pains;
11:50 So that punishment may come on this generation for the blood of all the prophets which was given from the earliest days;
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 50 , So that punishment may come on this generation for the blood of all the prophets which was given from the earliest days;
11:51 From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who was put to death between the altar and the Temple. Yes, I say to you, It will come on this generation.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 51 , From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who was put to death between the altar and the Temple. Yes, I say to you, It will come on this generation.
11:52 A curse is on you, teachers of the law! for you have taken away the key of knowledge: you did not go in yourselves, and you got in the way of those who were going in.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 52 , A curse is on you, teachers of the law! for you have taken away the key of knowledge: you did not go in yourselves, and you got in the way of those who were going in.
11:53 And when he had come out of that place, the scribes and the Pharisees came round him angrily, questioning him about more things;
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 53 , And when he had come out of that place, the scribes and the Pharisees came round him angrily, questioning him about more things;
11:54 And watching him, for a chance to get something from his words which might be used against him.
The BBE Book of Luke , Chapter 11 , Verse 54 , And watching him, for a chance to get something from his words which might be used against him.
