Luke 11:48

Truly ye bear witness that ye allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their sepulchres.

King James Version

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Other Translations for Luke 11:48

BSB

So you are witnesses consenting to the deeds of your fathers: They killed the prophets, and you build their tombs.

AKJV

Truly you bear witness that you allow the deeds of your fathers: for they indeed killed them, and you build their sepulchers.

CPDV

Clearly, you are testifying that you consent to the actions of your fathers, because even though they killed them, you build their sepulchers.

ERV

So ye are witnesses and consent unto the works of your fathers: for they killed them, and ye build their tombs.

NHEB

So you are witnesses and consent to the works of your fathers. For they killed them, and you build their tombs.

SMT

Surely ye testify and assent to your fathers works: for they indeed killed them, and ye build their tombs.

Word Study (Strong’s) for Luke 11:48

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Commentary for Luke 11:48

Please note: this is not Scripture

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry

Overview of Luke 11:48

Summary

Current generation endorses ancestral murders

Event

Jesus indicts generational continuity

Estimated Time Period

c. 30 AD