Luke 13:34

Contemporary English Version (Anglicised) 2012

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Cross References

Nehemiah 9:26

In spite of this, they rebelled and disobeyed your laws. They killed your prophets, who warned them to turn back to you, and they cursed your name.

Nehemiah 9:30

For years, you were patient, and your Spirit warned them with messages spoken by your prophets. Still they refused to listen, and you handed them over to their enemies.

Psalm 149:2

People of Israel, rejoice because of your Creator. People of Zion, celebrate because of your King.

Psalm 17:8

Protect me as you would your very own eyes; hide me in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 36:7

Your love is a treasure, and everyone finds shelter in the shadow of your wings.

Psalm 57:1

God Most High, have pity on me! Have mercy. I run to you for safety. In the shadow of your wings, I seek protection till danger dies down.

Psalm 81:13

“My people, Israel, if only you would listen and do as I say!

Psalm 91:4

He will spread his wings over you and keep you secure. His faithfulness is like a shield or a city wall.

Isaiah 30:15

The holy LORD God of Israel had told all of you, “I will keep you safe if you turn back to me and calm down. I will make you strong if you quietly trust me.” Then you stubbornly

Isaiah 50:2

I came and called out, but you didn't answer. Have I lost my power to rescue and save? At my command oceans and rivers turn into deserts; fish rot and stink for lack of water.

Jeremiah 2:30

I tried punishing you, but you refused to come back to me, and like fierce lions you killed my prophets.

Jeremiah 35:14

from the Rechabite clan. Their ancestor Jonadab told his descendants never to drink wine, and to this very day they have obeyed him. But I have spoken to you over and over, and you haven't obeyed me!

Jeremiah 35:17

your God. I am the LORD All-Powerful, and I warned you about the terrible things that would happen to you if you did not listen to me. You have ignored me, so now disaster will strike you. I, the LORD, have spoken.

Jeremiah 6:16

The LORD said: My people, when you stood at the crossroads, I told you, “Follow the road your ancestors took, and you will find peace.” But you refused.

Lamentations 1:16

Because of this, I mourn, and tears flood my eyes. No one is here to comfort or to encourage me; we have lost the war— my people are suffering.

Lamentations 4:13

Jerusalem was punished because her prophets and her priests had sinned and caused the death of innocent victims.

Hosea 11:2

But as the saying goes, “The more they were called, the more they rebelled.” They never stopped offering incense and sacrifices to the idols of Baal.

Hosea 11:7

My people are determined to reject me for a god they think is stronger, but he can't help.

Joel 2:23

People of Zion, celebrate in honour of the LORD your God! He is generous and has sent the autumn and spring rains in the proper seasons.

Zechariah 1:4

Don't be stubborn like your ancestors. They were warned by the earlier prophets to give up their evil and turn back to me, but they paid no attention.

Matthew 22:3

The king sent some servants to tell the invited guests to come to the banquet, but the guests refused.

Matthew 22:6

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

Luke 15:28

The elder brother got so angry that he would not even go into the house. His father came out and begged him to go in.

Luke 19:44

They will level you to the ground and kill your people. Not one stone in your buildings will be left on top of another. This will happen because you did not see that God had come to save you.

Luke 23:28

Jesus turned to the women and said: Women of Jerusalem, don't cry for me! Cry for yourselves and for your children.

Acts 7:52

Is there one prophet that your ancestors didn't ill-treat? They killed the prophets who told about the coming of the One Who Obeys God. And now you have turned against him and killed him.

Acts 7:59

As Stephen was being stoned to death, he called out, “Lord Jesus, please welcome me!”

Acts 8:1

Saul approved the stoning of Stephen. Some faithful followers of the Lord buried Stephen and mourned very much for him. At that time the church in Jerusalem suffered terribly. All the Lord's followers, except the apostles, were scattered everywhere in Judea and Samaria.

Deuteronomy 32:29

If you did, you could see where you are headed.

Deuteronomy 5:29

I wish they would always worship me with fear and trembling and be this willing to obey me! Then they and their children would always enjoy a successful life.

Revelation 11:8

Their bodies will be left lying in the streets of the same great city where their Lord was nailed to a cross. And that city is spiritually like the city of Sodom or the country of Egypt.

Ruth 2:12

I pray that the LORD God of Israel will reward you for what you have done. And now that you have come to him for protection, I pray that he will bless you.”