Luke 11:12

James Moffatt - New Testament

Or, if asked for an egg, will he hand him a scorpion?

Cross References

Revelation 9:10

their tails and their stings were like scorpions', and their power of hurting men for five months lay in their tails;

Luke 10:19

I have indeed given you the power of treading on serpents and scorpions and of trampling down all the power of the Enemy; nothing shall injure you.

Luke 11:11

What father among you, if asked by his son for a loaf, will hand him a stone? Or, if asked for a fish, will hand him a serpent instead of a fish?

Luke 11:13

Well, if for all your evil you know to give your children what is good, how much more will your Father give the holy Spirit from heaven to those who ask him?"