Luke 11:48

Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version

And now you show all people that you agree with what your ancestors did. They killed the prophets, and you build tombs for the prophets!

Cross References

James 5:10

Brothers and sisters, follow the example of the prophets who spoke for the Lord. They suffered many bad things, but they were patient.

Matthew 23:31

So you give proof that you are descendants of those who killed the prophets.

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they made fun of God’s prophets and refused to listen to them. They hated God’s messages. Finally, the Lord could not hold his anger any longer. He became angry with his people and there was nothing that could be done to stop it.

Ezekiel 18:19

“You might ask, ‘Why will the son not be punished for his father’s sins?’ The reason is that the son was fair and did good things. He very carefully obeyed my laws, so he will live.

Job 15:6

I don’t need to prove to you that you are wrong. The words from your own mouth show that you are wrong. Your own lips speak against you.

Joshua 24:22

Then Joshua said, “Look around at yourselves and the people with you. Do you all know and agree that you have chosen to serve the Lord? Are you all witnesses to this?” The people answered, “Yes, it is true. We all see that we have chosen to serve the Lord.”

Psalm 64:8

He will use their own words against them, and they will be destroyed. Then everyone who sees them will shake their heads in amazement.

Matthew 23:27

“It will be bad for you teachers of the law and you Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You are like tombs that are painted white. Outside they look fine, but inside they are full of dead people’s bones and all kinds of filth.

Luke 11:47

It will be bad for you, because you build tombs for the prophets. But these are the same prophets your ancestors killed!

Luke 11:49

This is why God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send prophets and apostles to them. Some of my prophets and apostles will be killed by evil men. Others will be treated badly.’

Romans 1:32

They know God’s law says that anyone who lives like that should die. But they not only continue to do these things themselves, but they also encourage others who do them.