Luke 11:38
“And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.”

What does Luke 11:38 mean?
The Bible verse Luke 11:38 in the King James Version states, "And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is condemning the Pharisees for their emphasis on external acts of…
Read full commentaryDevotionalThe Heart of True Purity: A Reflection on Luke 11:38
In Luke 11:38, we read: "And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner." This single verse opens up a profound discussion about the concepts of purity, tradition, and the condition of our hearts in relation to the Lord. It is not merely an…
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O Holy and Righteous God, We come before you today in a spirit of humility and reverence, acknowledging Your greatness and the depth of Your wisdom. As we meditate on the words from Luke 11:38, which states, "And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first…
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