Luke 11:53 cpdv — Then, while he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the experts in the law began to insist strongly that…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"Then, while he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the experts in the law began to insist strongly that he restrain his mouth about many things. "

— Luke 11:53, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 11 — Context

50

so that the blood of all the Prophets, which has been shed since the foundation of the world, may be charged against this generation:

51

from the blood of Abel, even to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. So I say to you: it will be required of this generation!

52

Woe to you, experts in the law! For you have taken away the key of knowledge. You yourselves do not enter, and those who were entering, you would have prohibited.”

53

Then, while he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the experts in the law began to insist strongly that he restrain his mouth about many things.

54

And waiting to ambush him, they sought something from his mouth that they might seize upon, in order to accuse him.

Luke 11:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:53 say?
Luke 11:53 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “Then, while he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the experts in the law began to insist strongly that he restrain his mouth about many things. ”
Where is Luke 11:53 in the Bible?
Luke 11:53 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 53.
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 11:53.
What translation should I read Luke 11:53 in?
Luke 11:53 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 11:53?
Luke 11:53 reads (CPDV): “Then, while he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the experts in the law began to insist strongly that he restrain his mouth about many things. ” 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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