Devine Scripture

Luke 11:12

Luke chapter 11 · verse 12 in three public-domain English translations with cross-references

Parallel translations

WEB

World English Bible · 2000

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion?

KJV

King James Version · 1611

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

ASV

American Standard Version · 1901

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion?

Context

v.11And of which of you that is a father shall his son ask a loaf, and he give him a stone? or a fish, and he for a fish give him a serpent?

v.12This passage

v.13If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children, how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?

Cross references

Related passages from across Scripture, drawn from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  • Revelation 9:10

    And they have tails like unto scorpions, and stings; and in their tails is their power to hurt men five months.

  • Ezekiel 2:6

    And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns are with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they are a rebellious house.

  • Luke 10:19

    Behold, I have given you authority to tread upon serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall in any wise hurt you.