Luke 11:12 - An Understandable Version (2005 edition)

¹² Or, if he asks [him] for an egg, will give him a scorpion [instead]? [Note: While at rest a scorpion rolls up in a ball that resembles an egg].

More versions

King James Version (Oxford) 1769

¹² Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

Amplified Bible - Classic Edition

¹² Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?

American Standard Version (1901)

¹² Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion?

Common English Bible

¹² If a child asked for an egg, what father would give the child a scorpion?

Catholic Public Domain Version

¹² Or if he will ask for an egg, he would offer to him a scorpion?

Luke 11:12 Cross References

Revelation 9:10

And they had tails like scorpions with stingers, and in their tails they had the power to inflict harm upon people for five months.

Luke 10:19

See, I have given you authority to trample on snakes and scorpions [i.e., to receive protection from accidental contact with venomous creatures. See Acts 28:5] and [to have authority] over all the power of the enemy [i.e., Satan. See verse 18]. And nothing at all will hurt you.

Luke 11:11

And what father among you, whose son asks [him] {Some ancient manuscripts add} “for a loaf of bread, will give him a stone [instead]? Or, [if he asks]” for a fish, will give him a snake [instead]?

Luke 11:13

If then you know how to give good gifts to your children, even though you are sinful [human beings], how much more [likely] is it that your Father in heaven will give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him?”