Luke 11:38 cpdv — But the Pharisee began to say, thinking within himself: “Why might it be that he has not washed before eating?”

Catholic Public Domain Version

"But the Pharisee began to say, thinking within himself: “Why might it be that he has not washed before eating?” "

— Luke 11:38, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 11 — Context

35

Therefore, take care, lest the light that is within you become darkness.

36

So then, if your entire body becomes filled with light, not having any part in darkness, then it will be entirely light, and, like a shining lamp, it will illuminate you.”

37

And as he was speaking, a certain Pharisee asked him to eat with him. And going inside, he sat down to eat.

38

But the Pharisee began to say, thinking within himself: “Why might it be that he has not washed before eating?”

39

And the Lord said to him: “You Pharisees today clean what is outside the cup and the plate, but what is inside of you is full of plunder and iniquity.

40

Fools! Did not he who made what is outside, indeed also make what is inside?

41

Yet truly, give what is above as alms, and behold, all things are clean for you.

Luke 11:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:38 say?
Luke 11:38 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “But the Pharisee began to say, thinking within himself: “Why might it be that he has not washed before eating?” ”
Where is Luke 11:38 in the Bible?
Luke 11:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 38.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 11:38.
What translation should I read Luke 11:38 in?
Luke 11:38 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 11:38?
Luke 11:38 reads (CPDV): “But the Pharisee began to say, thinking within himself: “Why might it be that he has not washed before eating?” ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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