Luke 11:12 - New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

¹² Or if the child asked for an egg, would give a scorpion?

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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

They have tails like scorpions, with stingers, and in their tails is their power to harm people for five months.

Luke 10:19

Indeed, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions and over all the power of the enemy, and nothing will hurt you.

Ezekiel 2:6

And you, O mortal, do not be afraid of them, and do not be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns surround you and you live among scorpions; do not be afraid of their words, and do not be dismayed at their looks, for they are a rebellious house.

Luke 11:11

Is there anyone among you who, if your child asked for a fish, would give a snake instead of a fish?

Luke 11:13

If you, then, who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him!”