Luke 4:11 bbe — And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone.

Bible in Basic English

"And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone."

— Luke 4:11, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 4 — Context

8

And Jesus in answer said to him, It has been said in the Writings, Give worship to the Lord your God, and be his servant only.

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And he took him to Jerusalem and put him on the highest point of the Temple and said to him, If you are the Son of God, let yourself go down from here; for it is said in the Writings,

10

He will give his angels orders to take care of you:

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And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed against a stone.

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And Jesus made answer and said to him, It is said in the Writings, You may not put the Lord your God to the test.

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And when all these tests were ended the Evil One went away from him for a time.

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And Jesus came back to Galilee in the power of the Spirit, and the news of him went through all the country round about.

Luke 4:11 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 4:11 say?
Luke 4:11 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed 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 (BBE): “And, In their hands they will keep you up, so that your foot may not be crushed 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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