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Luke 19:46

Luke 19:47-1964 bbe — And every day he was teaching in the Temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people were at…

Bible in Basic English

47

And every day he was teaching in the Temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people were attempting to put him to death;

48

But they were not able to do anything, because the people all kept near him, being greatly interested in his words.

— Luke 19:47-1964, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 19:47-1964 in Other Translations

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  • KJV

    “And he taught daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the chief of the people sought to destroy him, And could not find what they might do: for all the people were very attentive to hear him. ”

  • ASV

    “And he was teaching daily in the temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the principal men of the people sought to destroy him: and they could not find what they might do; for the people all hung upon him, listening. ”

Luke 19 — Context

44

And will make you level with the earth, and your children with you; and there will not be one stone resting on another in you, because you did not see that it was your day of mercy.

45

And he went into the Temple and put out those who were trading there,

46

Saying to them, It has been said, My house is to be a house of prayer, but you have made it a hole of thieves.

47

And every day he was teaching in the Temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people were attempting to put him to death;

48

But they were not able to do anything, because the people all kept near him, being greatly interested in his words.

Luke 19:47-1964 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 19:47-1964 say?
Luke 19:47-1964 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And every day he was teaching in the Temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people were attempting to put him to death; But they were not able to do anything, because the people all kept near him, being greatly interested in his words.”
Where is Luke 19:47-1964 in the Bible?
Luke 19:47-1964 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 19, verses 47–1964.
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 19:47-1964.
What translation should I read Luke 19:47-1964 in?
Luke 19:47-1964 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 19:47-1964?
Luke 19:47-1964 reads (BBE): “And every day he was teaching in the Temple. But the chief priests and the scribes and the rulers of the people were attempting to put him to death; But they were not able to do anything, because the people all kept near him, being greatly interested in his words.” 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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