Luke 11:49

Conservative English Version

Because of your evil deeds, the Wisdom of God said, "I will send prophets and apostles to you. But you will murder some and mistreat others."

Cross References

Jeremiah 7:25

Ever since your ancestors left Egypt, I have been sending my servants the prophets to speak for me.

Matthew 22:6

Others grabbed the servants, then beat them up and killed them.

Luke 11:48

You must think that was the right thing for your people to do, or else you would not have built monuments for the prophets they murdered.

Luke 24:47

They also say that all people of every nation must be told in my name to turn to God, in order to be forgiven. So beginning in Jerusalem,

John 16:2

You will be chased out of the Jewish meeting places. And the time will come when people will kill you and think they are doing God a favor.

Acts 1:8

But the Holy Spirit will come upon you and give you power. Then you will tell everyone about me in Jerusalem, in all Judea, in Samaria, and everywhere in the world."

Acts 11:27

During this time some prophets from Jerusalem came to Antioch.

Acts 22:20

Stephen was killed because he spoke for you, and I stood there and cheered them on. I even guarded the clothes of the men who murdered him."

Acts 7:57

The council members shouted and covered their ears. At once they all attacked Stephen

Acts 8:3

Saul started making a lot of trouble for the church. He went from house to house, arresting men and women and putting them in jail.

1 Corinthians 1:24

Our message is God's power and wisdom for the Jews and the Greeks that he has chosen.

1 Corinthians 1:30

You are God's children. He sent Christ Jesus to save us and to make us wise, acceptable, and holy.

Ephesians 4:11

Christ chose some of us to be apostles, prophets, missionaries, pastors, and teachers,

Colossians 2:3

but all wisdom and knowledge are hidden away in him.

Revelation 16:6

They poured out the blood of your people and your prophets. So you gave them blood to drink, as they deserve!"

Revelation 18:20

The heavens should be happy with God's people and apostles and prophets. God has punished her for them."