Luke 11:12
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?”
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BSBPD
“Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)KJVPD
“Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?”
King James Version · Public DomainASVPD
“Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion?”
American Standard Version · Public DomainYLTPD
“and if he may ask an egg, will he present to him a scorpion?”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainCross references
Other passages that echo Luke 11:12 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Ezekiel 2:6But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house.
- Luke 10:19Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you.
- Revelation 9:10They had tails with stingers like scorpions, which had the power to injure people for five months.
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