Luke 11:47 nasb — "Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and it was your fathers who killed them.

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

— Luke 11:47, NASB

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“Woe unto you! for ye build the sepulchres of the prophets, and your fathers killed them.”
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Luke 11 — Context

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

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

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.

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

"So you are witnesses and approve the deeds of your fathers; because it was they who killed them, and you build their tombs.

"For this reason also the wisdom of God said, 'I will send to them prophets and apostles, and some of them they will kill and some they will persecute,

so that the blood of all the prophets, shed since the foundation of the world, may be charged against this generation,

Luke 11:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:47 say?

Luke 11:47 in the NASB reads: “"Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and it was your fathers who killed them.”

Where is Luke 11:47 in the Bible?

Luke 11:47 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 47.

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 11:47.

What translation should I read Luke 11:47 in?

Luke 11:47 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 11:47?

Luke 11:47 reads (NASB): “"Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and it was your fathers who killed them.” 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.

Luke 11:47 nasb — "Woe to you! For you build the tombs of the prophets, and it was your fathers who killed them.

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