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Luke 11:53

Luke 11:54 asv — laying wait for him, to catch something out of his mouth.

American Standard Version

"laying wait for him, to catch something out of his mouth. "

— Luke 11:54, American Standard Version

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Luke 11 — Context

51

from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary: yea, I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation.

52

Woe unto you lawyers! for ye took away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.

53

And when he was come out from thence, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press upon him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things;

54

laying wait for him, to catch something out of his mouth.

Luke 11:54 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 11:54 say?
Luke 11:54 in the American Standard Version reads: “laying wait for him, to catch something out of his mouth. ”
Where is Luke 11:54 in the Bible?
Luke 11:54 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 11, verse 54.
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 11:54.
What translation should I read Luke 11:54 in?
Luke 11:54 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 11:54?
Luke 11:54 reads (ASV): “laying wait for him, to catch something out of his mouth. ” 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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