Luke 11:40 net — You fools! Didn’t the one who made the outside make the inside as well?

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"You fools! Didn’t the one who made the outside make the inside as well?"

— Luke 11:40, NET Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

37

Rebuking the Pharisees and Experts in the Law As he spoke, a Pharisee invited Jesus to have a meal with him, so he went in and took his place at the table.

38

The Pharisee was astonished when he saw that Jesus did not first wash his hands before the meal.

39

But the Lord said to him,“Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness.

40

You fools! Didn’t the one who made the outside make the inside as well?

41

But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you.

42

“But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should have done these things without neglecting the others.

43

Woe to you Pharisees! You love the best seats in the synagogues and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces!

Luke 11:40 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:40 say?
Luke 11:40 in the NET Bible reads: “You fools! Didn’t the one who made the outside make the inside as well?”
Where is Luke 11:40 in the Bible?
Luke 11:40 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 40.
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 11:40.
What translation should I read Luke 11:40 in?
Luke 11:40 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 11:40?
Luke 11:40 reads (NET): “You fools! Didn’t the one who made the outside make the inside as well?” 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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