Luke 11:12

New American Bible - revised edition

Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg?

Cross References

Revelation 9:10

They had tails like scorpions, with stingers; with their tails they had power to harm people for five months.

Luke 10:19

Behold, I have given you the power ‘to tread upon serpents’ and scorpions and upon the full force of the enemy and nothing will harm you.

Ezekiel 2:6

But as for you, son of man, do not fear them or their words. Do not fear, even though there are briers or thorns and you sit among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or be terrified by their looks for they are a rebellious house.

Luke 11:11

What father among you would hand his son a snake when he asks for a fish?

Luke 11:13

If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the Father in heaven give the holy Spirit to those who ask him?” Jesus and Beelzebul.