Luke 11:38
BSB · Public Domain (CC0)“But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.”
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“But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal.”
Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)“And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.”
King James Version · Public Domain“And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first bathed himself before dinner.”
American Standard Version · Public Domain“and the Pharisee having seen, did wonder that he did not first baptize himself before the dinner.”
Young's Literal Translation · Public DomainOther passages that echo Luke 11:38 — 3 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.
- Matthew 15:2“Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.”
- Mark 7:2and they saw some of His disciples eating with hands that were defiled—that is, unwashed.
- John 3:25Then a dispute arose between John’s disciples and a certain Jew over the issue of ceremonial washing.
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