Luke 11:48

New Century Version

And now you show that you approve of what your ancestors did. They killed the prophets, and you build tombs for them!

Cross References

James 5:10

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

Matthew 23:31

But you give proof that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets.

2 Chronicles 36:16

But they made fun of God’s prophets and hated God’s messages. They refused to listen to the prophets until, finally, the Lord became so angry with his people that he could not be stopped.

Ezekiel 18:19

“But you ask, ‘Why is the son not punished for the father’s sin?’ The son has done what is fair and right. He obeys all my rules, so he will surely live.

Job 15:6

It is your own mouth, not mine, that shows you are wicked; your own lips testify against you.

Joshua 24:22

Then Joshua said, “You are your own witnesses that you have chosen to serve the Lord.” The people said, “Yes, we are.”

Psalm 64:8

Their own words will be used against them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Matthew 23:27

“How terrible for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You are like tombs that are painted white. Outside, those tombs look fine, but inside, they are full of the bones of dead people and all kinds of unclean things.

Luke 11:47

How terrible for you, because you build tombs for the prophets whom your ancestors killed!

Luke 11:49

This is why in his wisdom God said, ‘I will send prophets and apostles to them. They will kill some, and they will treat others cruelly.’

Romans 1:32

They know God’s law says that those who live like this should die. But they themselves not only continue to do these evil things, they applaud others who do them.