Luke 11:49

New International Version

Because of this, God in his wisdom said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and others they will persecute.’

Cross References

1 Corinthians 1:30

It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

Colossians 2:3

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

Ephesians 4:11

So Christ himself gave the apostles, the prophets, the evangelists, the pastors and teachers,

1 Corinthians 1:24

but to those whom God has called, both Jews and Greeks, Christ the power of God and the wisdom of God.

Acts 22:20

And when the blood of your martyr Stephen was shed, I stood there giving my approval and guarding the clothes of those who were killing him.’

Acts 8:3

But Saul began to destroy the church. Going from house to house, he dragged off both men and women and put them in prison.

Acts 7:57

At this they covered their ears and, yelling at the top of their voices, they all rushed at him,

Acts 1:8

But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.”

John 16:2

They will put you out of the synagogue; in fact, the time is coming when anyone who kills you will think they are offering a service to God.

Luke 24:47

and repentance for the forgiveness of sins will be preached in his name to all nations, beginning at Jerusalem.

Matthew 22:6

The rest seized his servants, mistreated them and killed them.

Jeremiah 7:25

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

Luke 11:48

So you testify that you approve of what your ancestors did; they killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.

Acts 11:27

During this time some prophets came down from Jerusalem to Antioch.

Revelation 16:6

for they have shed the blood of your holy people and your prophets, and you have given them blood to drink as they deserve.”

Revelation 18:20

“Rejoice over her, you heavens! Rejoice, you people of God! Rejoice, apostles and prophets! For God has judged her with the judgment she imposed on you.”