Luke 23:31

For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?

King James Version
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Other Translations for Luke 23:31

BSB
For if men do these things while the tree is green, what will happen when it is dry?"
AKJV
For if they do these things in a green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
CPDV
For if they do these things with green wood, what will be done with the dry?"
ERV
For if they do these things in the green tree, what shall be done in the dry?
NHEB
For if they do these things in the green tree, what will be done in the dry?"
SMT
For if they do these in the moist tree, what should be in the dry.

Commentary for Luke 23:31

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 23:31
Summary
Present injustice portends worse future suffering
Place
Road to Calvary
Event
Jesus predicts greater future judgment
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Teaching