Luke 11:11

If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?

King James Version
View Chapter

Other Translations for Luke 11:11

BSB
What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead?
AKJV
If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent?
CPDV
So then, who among you, if he asks his father for bread, he would give him a stone? Or if he asks for a fish, he would give him a serpent, instead of a fish?
ERV
And of which of you that is a father shall his son ask a loaf, and he give him a stone? or a fish, and he for a fish give him a serpent?
NHEB
"Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, he won't give him a snake instead of a fish, will he?
SMT
And shall a son ask bread of any of you a father, will he give him a stone? And if a fish, for a fish he will not give him a serpent.

Commentary for Luke 11:11

Please note: this is not Scripture

These study resources are provided for informational purposes only. They reflect human interpretation, are subject to human error, and should not be considered divinely inspired or authoritative.

Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 11:11
Summary
Rhetorical question about father's benevolence
Event
Jesus illustrates parental care
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching