Luke 11:12

New Living Translation

Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not!

Cross References

Ezekiel 2:6

“Son of man, do not fear them or their words. Don’t be afraid even though their threats surround you like nettles and briers and stinging scorpions. Do not be dismayed by their dark scowls, even though they are rebels.

Luke 10:19

Look, I have given you authority over all the power of the enemy, and you can walk among snakes and scorpions and crush them. Nothing will injure you.

Luke 11:11

“You fathers—if your children ask for a fish, do you give them a snake instead?

Luke 11:13

So if you sinful people know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him.”

Revelation 9:10

They had tails that stung like scorpions, and for five months they had the power to torment people.