Luke 11:53 web — As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out…

World English Bible

"As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him;"

— Luke 11:53, World English Bible

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Luke 11 — Context

50

that the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;

51

from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.' Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation.

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Woe to you lawyers! For you took away the key of knowledge. You didn't enter in yourselves, and those who were entering in, you hindered."

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As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him;

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lying in wait for him, and seeking to catch him in something he might say, that they might accuse him.

Luke 11:53 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:53 say?
Luke 11:53 in the World English Bible reads: “As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him;”
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 (WEB): “As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him;” 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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