Luke 11:49

Free Bible Version

This is why God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; some they will kill, and others they will persecute.’

Cross References

Jeremiah 7:25

From the time your forefathers left Egypt until now, I have sent you time after time my servants the prophets.

Matthew 22:6

The rest grabbed the king's servants, mistreated them, and killed them.

Luke 11:48

By doing this you are witnesses showing that you agree with what your fathers did. They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs!

Luke 24:47

repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be preached to all nations, beginning in Jerusalem.

John 16:2

They will expel you from the synagogues—in fact the time is coming when those who kill you will think they are doing God a service.

Acts 1:8

“But you will be given power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, throughout Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest places on earth.”

Acts 11:27

It was during this time that some prophets went from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 22:20

When Stephen was killed for testifying about you I was standing there in full agreement with those who killed him, holding their coats for them.’

Acts 7:57

But they held their hands over their ears and shouted as loudly as they could. They rushed together at him,

Acts 8:3

But Saul set about destroying the church, going from house to house, dragging both men and women off to prison.

1 Corinthians 1:24

However, for those who are called by God, both Jews and foreigners, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:30

It's because of him that you live in Christ Jesus, who God made to be wisdom for us. He sets us right, keeps us right, and frees us.

Ephesians 4:11

The gifts he gave were so that some could be apostles, prophets, evangelists, pastors and teachers,

Colossians 2:3

In him you can discover all the rich wisdom and knowledge of God.

Revelation 16:6

These people shed the blood of believers. Now you've given them blood to drink, as they deserve!”

Revelation 18:20

Celebrate what's happened to her, heaven and believers and apostles and prophets, for God has condemned her as she condemned you.”