Luke 4:11 akjv — And in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.

American King James Version

"And in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone. "

— Luke 4:11, American King James Version

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Luke 4 — Context

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And Jesus answered and said to him, Get you behind me, Satan: for it is written, You shall worship the Lord your God, and him only shall you serve.

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And he brought him to Jerusalem, and set him on a pinnacle of the temple, and said to him, If you be the Son of God, cast yourself down from hence:

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For it is written, He shall give his angels charge over you, to keep you:

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And in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone.

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And Jesus answering said to him, It is said, You shall not tempt the Lord your God.

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And when the devil had ended all the temptation, he departed from him for a season. ¶

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And Jesus returned in the power of the Spirit into Galilee: and there went out a fame of him through all the region round about.

Luke 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:11 say?
Luke 4:11 in the American King James Version reads: “And in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone. ”
Where is Luke 4:11 in the Bible?
Luke 4:11 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 4, verse 11.
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 4:11.
What translation should I read Luke 4:11 in?
Luke 4:11 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 4:11?
Luke 4:11 reads (AKJV): “And in their hands they shall bear you up, lest at any time you dash your foot against a stone. ” 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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