Luke 11:48

God's Word

So you are witnesses and approve of what your ancestors did. They murdered the prophets for whom you build monuments.

Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they mocked God’s messengers, despised his words, and made fun of his prophets until the Lord became angry with his people. He could no longer heal them.

Job 15:6

Your ⌞own⌟ mouth condemns you, not I. Your lips testify against you.

Psalm 64:8

They will trip over their own tongues. Everyone who sees them will shake his head.

Ezekiel 18:19

“But you ask, ‘Why isn’t the son punished for his father’s sin?’ It is because the son has done what is fair and right. He obeyed my rules and followed them. He will certainly live.

Matthew 23:27

“How horrible it will be for you, experts in Moses’ Teachings and Pharisees! You hypocrites! You are like whitewashed graves that look beautiful on the outside but inside are full of dead people’s bones and every kind of impurity.

Matthew 23:31

So you testify against yourselves that you are the descendants of those who murdered the prophets.

Luke 11:47

“How horrible it will be for you! You build the monuments for the prophets. But it was your ancestors who murdered them.

Luke 11:49

That’s why the Wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles. They will murder some of those prophets and apostles and persecute others.’

Romans 1:32

Although they know God’s judgment that those who do such things deserve to die, they not only do these things but also approve of others who do them.

James 5:10

Brothers and sisters, follow the example of the prophets who spoke in the name of the Lord. They were patient when they suffered unjustly.

Joshua 24:22

Joshua said to the people, “You have testified that you have chosen to serve the Lord.” They answered, “Yes, we have!”