Luke 11:11-13

Listen to Luke 11:11-13
11 What father among you, if his son asks for[a] a fish, will instead of a fish give him a serpent;
12 or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion?
13 If you then, 1who are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will the heavenly Father 2give the Holy Spirit to those who ask him! ”

Cross References 2

  • 1. 11:13 Gen. 6:5; 8:21; Matt. 12:34
  • 2. 11:13 [John 4:10; Acts 2:38]

Footnotes 1

  • [a] 11:11 Some manuscripts insert 'bread, will give him a stone; or if he asks for'
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