Luke 11:37

Woes to Pharisees and Experts in the Law · Luke 11:37–54
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Translations

Modern
As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.
Traditional
And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat.
Literal
And in His speaking, a Pharisee asked Him that He might dine with him. And having entered, He reclined.
Latin
Et cum loqueretur, rogavit illum quidam pharisæus ut pranderet apud se. Et ingressus recubuit.

Original

Greek
English
As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table.

Notes

a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him: See study note on 7:36.

Events

Parallels

Matthew 23:1–36

People

Pharisee: A strict Jewish sect known for legalism and hypocrisy

Glossary

Apothegm Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Luke, Gospel of

Topics

Hospitality: Pharisees to Jesus Jesus, the Christ: Denounces the Pharisees and Other Hypocrites (In Galilee) Pharisees: Hypocrisy of, Reproved by Jesus Pharisees: They Minister to Jesus Reproof: Faithfulness in Jesus, of the Scribes and Pharisees Self-Righteousness: Pharisees The Pharisees: Christ: Often Invited By