Luke 11:47 net — Woe to you! You build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.

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"Woe to you! You build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed."

— Luke 11:47, NET Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

44

Woe to you! You are like unmarked graves, and people walk over them without realizing it!”

45

One of the experts in religious law answered him,“Teacher, when you say these things you insult us too.”

46

But Jesus replied,“Woe to you experts in religious law as well! You load people down with burdens difficult to bear, yet you yourselves refuse to touch the burdens with even one of your fingers!

47

Woe to you! You build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.

48

So you testify that you approve of the deeds of your ancestors, because they killed the prophets and you build their tombs!

49

For this reason also the wisdom of God said,‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,’

50

so that this generation may be held accountable for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world,

Luke 11:47 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:47 say?
Luke 11:47 in the NET Bible reads: “Woe to you! You build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.”
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 (NET): “Woe to you! You build the tombs of the prophets whom your ancestors killed.” 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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