Luke 11:44 nasb — "Woe to you! For you are like concealed tombs, and the people who walk over them are unaware of it."

NASB

""Woe to you! For you are like concealed tombs, and the people who walk over them are unaware of it.""

— Luke 11:44, NASB

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Luke 11 — Context

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.

43

"Woe to you Pharisees! For you love the chief seats in the synagogues and the respectful greetings in the market places.

44

"Woe to you! For you are like concealed tombs, and the people who walk over them are unaware of it."

45

One of the lawyers *said to Him in reply, "Teacher, when You say this, You insult us too."

46

But He said, "Woe to you lawyers as well! For you weigh men down with burdens hard to bear, while you yourselves will not even touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

47

"Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and it was your fathers who killed them.

Luke 11:44 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:44 say?
Luke 11:44 in the NASB reads: “"Woe to you! For you are like concealed tombs, and the people who walk over them are unaware of it."”
Where is Luke 11:44 in the Bible?
Luke 11:44 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 44.
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 11:44.
What translation should I read Luke 11:44 in?
Luke 11:44 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 11:44?
Luke 11:44 reads (NASB): “"Woe to you! For you are like concealed tombs, and the people who walk over them are unaware of it."” 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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