Luke 11:49

New English Translation

For this reason also the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,’

Cross References

Jeremiah 7:25

From the time your ancestors departed the land of Egypt until now, I sent my servants the prophets to you again and again, day after day.

Matthew 22:6

The rest seized his slaves, insolently mistreated them, and killed them.

Luke 11:48

So you testify that you approve of the deeds of your ancestors, because they killed the prophets and you build their tombs!

Luke 24:47

and repentance for the forgiveness of sins would be proclaimed in his name to all nations, beginning from Jerusalem.

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogue, yet a time is coming when the one who kills you will think he is offering service to God.

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit has come upon you, and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the farthest parts of the earth.”

Acts 11:27

At that time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Acts 22:20

And when the blood of your witness Stephen was shed, I myself was standing nearby, approving, and guarding the cloaks of those who were killing him.’

Acts 7:57

But they covered their ears, shouting out with a loud voice, and rushed at him with one intent.

Acts 8:3

But Saul was trying to destroy the church; entering one house after another, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.

1 Corinthians 1:24

But to those who are called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ is the power of God and the wisdom of God.

1 Corinthians 1:30

He is the reason you have a relationship with Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God, and righteousness and sanctification and redemption,

Ephesians 4:11

It was he who gave some as apostles, some as prophets, some as evangelists, and some as pastors and teachers,

Colossians 2:3

in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.

Revelation 16:6

because they poured out the blood of your saints and prophets, so you have given them blood to drink. They got what they deserved!”

Revelation 18:20

(Rejoice over her, O heaven, and you saints and apostles and prophets, for God has pronounced judgment against her on your behalf!)