Luke 11:39 nasb — But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you ar…

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"But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness."

— Luke 11:39, NASB

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Luke 11 — Context

36

"If therefore your whole body is full of light, with no dark part in it, it will be wholly illumined, as when the lamp illumines you with its rays."

37

Now when He had spoken, a Pharisee *asked Him to have lunch with him; and He went in, and reclined at the table.

38

When the Pharisee saw it, he was surprised that He had not first ceremonially washed before the meal.

39

But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness.

40

"You foolish ones, did not He who made the outside make the inside also?

41

"But give that which is within as charity, and then all things are clean for you.

42

"But woe to you Pharisees! For you pay tithe of mint and rue and every kind of garden herb, and yet disregard justice and the love of God; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.

Luke 11:39 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:39 say?
Luke 11:39 in the NASB reads: “But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness.”
Where is Luke 11:39 in the Bible?
Luke 11:39 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 39.
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 11:39.
What translation should I read Luke 11:39 in?
Luke 11:39 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 11:39?
Luke 11:39 reads (NASB): “But the Lord said to him, "Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and of the platter; but inside of you, you are full of robbery and wickedness.” 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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