Luke 11:39

The Passion Translation

The Lord said, “You Pharisees are like those who will wipe clean only the outside of a cup or bowl, leaving the inside filthy.

Cross References

Genesis 6:5

But Yahweh saw how extremely wicked humanity had become, for they imagined only evil, for all they thought about was doing evil all the time.

Psalm 22:13

Like ravenous, roaring lions tearing their prey, they pour curses from their mouths.

Proverbs 26:23

Smooth talk can hide a corrupt heart just like a pretty glaze covers a cheap clay pot.

Proverbs 26:25

So don’t be drawn in by the hypocrite, for his gracious speech is a charade, nothing but a masquerade covering his hatred and evil on parade.

Proverbs 30:12

There is a generation rising that considers themselves to be pure in their own eyes, yet they are morally filthy, unwashed, and unclean.

Jeremiah 4:14

Jerusalem, wash the evil from your heart so that you may be rescued. How long will evil thoughts and harmful schemes find a resting place in you?

Ezekiel 22:25

Your prophets plot conspiracies as lions stalk their prey. They have devoured the people, enriched themselves by seizing their wealth and jewels, and left behind many widows.

Ezekiel 22:27

Within the land are leaders who are like a pack of wolves who rip apart their prey, shed blood, and kill people to get money dishonestly.

Matthew 15:19

You will find living within an impure heart evil ideas, murderous thoughts, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, lies, and slander.

Matthew 7:15

“Constantly be on your guard against phony prophets. They come disguised as lambs, appearing to be genuine, but on the inside they are like wild, ravenous wolves!

Luke 16:15

so Jesus addressed them directly. “You always want to look spiritual in the eyes of others, but you have forgotten the eyes of God, which see what is inside you. The very things that you approve of and applaud are the things God despises.

Luke 7:13

When the Lord saw the grieving mother, his heart broke for her. With great tenderness he said to her, “Please don’t cry.”

Luke 7:19

So John dispatched two of his disciples to go and inquire of Jesus.

John 12:6

(In fact, Judas had no heart for the poor. He only said this because he was a thief and in charge of the money case. He would steal money whenever he wanted from the funds given to support Jesus’ ministry.)

John 13:2

Before their evening meal had begun, the accuser had already deeply embedded betrayal into the heart of Judas Iscariot, the son of Simon.

Acts 5:3

God revealed their secret to Peter, so he said to him, “Ananias, why did you let Satan fill your heart and make you think you could lie to the Holy Spirit? You only pretended to give it all, yet you hid back part of the proceeds from the sale of your property to keep for yourselves.

Galatians 1:14

My zeal and passion for the doctrines of Judaism distinguished me among my people, for I was far more advanced in my religious instruction than others my age.

2 Timothy 3:5

They may pretend to have a respect for God, but in reality they want nothing to do with God’s power. Stay away from people like these!

Titus 1:15

It’s true that all is pure to those who have pure hearts, but to the corrupt unbelievers nothing is pure. Their minds and consciences are defiled.

James 4:8

Move your heart closer and closer to God, and he will come even closer to you. But make sure you cleanse your life, you sinners, and keep your heart pure and stop doubting.