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Luke 11:54 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 11:54 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 11 verse 54 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.”
Luke 11:54 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 11:54
Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him (ἐνεδρεύοντες αὐτὸν θηρεῦσαί τι ἐκ τοῦ στόματος αὐτοῦ, ἵνα κατηγορήσωσιν αὐτοῦ)—enedreuō (laying wait, plotting ambush) describes military ambush strategy applied to verbal combat. Thēreuō (catch, hunt) uses hunting imagery—they're stalking prey. The purpose clause hina katēgorēsōsin (that they might accuse) reveals judicial intent. They sought legal grounds to charge him, anticipating the Sanhedrin trial (22:66-71).This verse concludes Luke's account of Jesus's Pharisaic confrontation. What began ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 11:54
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“that they might trap him with words.”
“a lawyer”
“Then went the Pharisees”
“Every day they wrest my words: all their thoughts are against me for evil.”
“and said”
“and seeks to kill him.”
“and sent out spies”
“whether he would heal him on the Sabbath day”