Luke 11:53

“And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:”

"And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:" - Luke 11:53
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What does Luke 11:53 mean?

"53 And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things: 54 Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him." In Luke 11:53-54, we see Jesus…

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The Provocation of Truth: Lessons from Luke 11:53

In the context of the Gospel of Luke, chapter 11 unveils a compelling narrative that encapsulates the dynamics between Jesus and the religious leaders of His time, specifically the scribes and Pharisees. The verse in consideration, Luke 11:53, states, "And as he said these…

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A Prayer for Wisdom and Discernment in the Face of Opposition

Heavenly Father, In the quiet of this moment, I come before You, acknowledging Your greatness and power, recognizing that You alone are the source of wisdom and truth. As I reflect on the words of Luke 11:53, 'And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees…

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Luke 11:53 - "And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:"
Luke 23:53
Luke 8:53 - "And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead."
Luke 24:53 - "And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen."
Luke 9:53 - "And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem."
Luke 1:53 - "He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away."
John 11:53 - "Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death."
"And they laughed him to scorn, knowing that she was dead." - Luke 8:53
Luke 23:53 - "And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid."
Luke 22:53 - "When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness."
"And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen." - Luke 24:53
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Luke 11:14-15
"And they did not receive him, because his face was as though he would go to Jerusalem." - Luke 9:53
"Then from that day forth they took counsel together for to put him to death." - John 11:53
Isaiah 53:11 - "He shall see of the travail of his soul, and shall be satisfied: by his knowledge shall my righteous servant justify many; for he shall bear their iniquities."
Luke 12:53 - "The father shall be divided against the son, and the son against the father; the mother against the daughter, and the daughter against the mother; the mother in law against her daughter in law, and the daughter in law against her mother in law."
"He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away." - Luke 1:53
"And he took it down, and wrapped it in linen, and laid it in a sepulchre that was hewn in stone, wherein never man before was laid." - Luke 23:53
"When I was daily with you in the temple, ye stretched forth no hands against me: but this is your hour, and the power of darkness." - Luke 22:53
Luke 11:9
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Luke 8:11
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Luke 24:50-53 - "And he led them out as far as to Bethany, and he lifted up his hands, and blessed them. And it came to pass, while he blessed them, he was parted from them, and carried up into heaven. And they worshipped him, and returned to Jerusalem with great joy: And were continually in the temple, praising and blessing God. Amen."
Luke 1:11-12
Luke 11:1-14