Luke 11:53
New International Version
When Jesus went outside, the Pharisees and the teachers of the law began to oppose him fiercely and to besiege him with questions,

New Living Translation
As Jesus was leaving, the teachers of religious law and the Pharisees became hostile and tried to provoke him with many questions.

English Standard Version
As he went away from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press him hard and to provoke him to speak about many things,

Berean Standard Bible
As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,

Berean Literal Bible
Of Him having gone forth from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began urgently to press upon Him and to make Him speak about many things,

King James Bible
And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

New King James Version
And as He said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to assail Him vehemently, and to cross-examine Him about many things,

New American Standard Bible
When He left that place, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile and to interrogate Him about many subjects,

NASB 1995
When He left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile and to question Him closely on many subjects,

NASB 1977
And when He left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile and to question Him closely on many subjects,

Legacy Standard Bible
And when He left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile and to question Him closely on many subjects,

Amplified Bible
When He left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile [toward Him] and to interrogate Him on many subjects,

Christian Standard Bible
When he left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to oppose him fiercely and to cross-examine him about many things;

Holman Christian Standard Bible
When He left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to oppose Him fiercely and to cross-examine Him about many things;

American Standard Version
And when he was come out from thence, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press upon him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things;

Contemporary English Version
Jesus was about to leave, but the teachers and the Pharisees wanted to get even with him. They tried to make him say what he thought about other things,

English Revised Version
And when he was come out from thence, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press upon him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things;

GOD'S WORD® Translation
When Jesus left, the scribes and the Pharisees held a terrible grudge against him. They questioned him about many things

Good News Translation
When Jesus left that place, the teachers of the Law and the Pharisees began to criticize him bitterly and ask him questions about many things,

International Standard Version
As Jesus was leaving, the scribes and the Pharisees began to oppose him fiercely, interrogating him about many things.

Majority Standard Bible
As Jesus said these things to them, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things,

NET Bible
When he went out from there, the experts in the law and the Pharisees began to oppose him bitterly, and to ask him hostile questions about many things,

New Heart English Bible
And when he left there, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him;

Webster's Bible Translation
And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to solicit him to speak of many things;

Weymouth New Testament
After He had left the house, the Scribes and Pharisees commenced a vehement attempt to entangle Him and make Him give off-hand answers on numerous points,

World English Bible
As he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be terribly angry, and to draw many things out of him,
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And in His speaking these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began fearfully to urge and to press Him to speak about many things,

Berean Literal Bible
Of Him having gone forth from there, the scribes and the Pharisees began urgently to press upon Him and to make Him speak about many things,

Young's Literal Translation
And in his speaking these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began fearfully to urge and to press him to speak about many things,

Smith's Literal Translation
And he saying these things to them, the scribes and Pharisees began to hold on greatly, and to put questions to him of many things:
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And as he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the lawyers began violently to urge him, and to oppress his mouth about many things,

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then, while he was saying these things to them, the Pharisees and the experts in the law began to insist strongly that he restrain his mouth about many things.

New American Bible
When he left, the scribes and Pharisees began to act with hostility toward him and to interrogate him about many things,

New Revised Standard Version
When he went outside, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very hostile toward him and to cross-examine him about many things,
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
When he had said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees were displeased, and they were enraged and criticized his words.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And when he had said these things to them, the Scribes and Pharisees began to be offended at them and they were angered and they disparaged his words.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And when he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to be very angry, and to put questions to him about many things,

Godbey New Testament
And He having come out from thence, the scribes and Pharisees began vehemently to press on Him, and mouth after Him concerning many things;

Haweis New Testament
And as he was saying these things unto them, the scribes and Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to extort answers from him respecting many things;

Mace New Testament
As he was pursuing his discourse, the Scribes and Pharisees passionately urg'd him with many captious questions, in order to ensnare him,

Weymouth New Testament
After He had left the house, the Scribes and Pharisees commenced a vehement attempt to entangle Him and make Him give off-hand answers on numerous points,

Worrell New Testament
And, when He went forth thence, the scribes and Pharisees began vehemently to press upon Him, and to urge Him to speak concerning many things;

Worsley New Testament
As He was saying these things unto them the scribes and pharisees began vehemently to attack Him, and urge Him to speak of many things,

Additional Translations ...
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Context
Woes to Religious Leaders
52Woe to you experts in the law! For you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering.” 53As Jesus went on from there, the scribes and Pharisees began to oppose Him bitterly and to ply Him with questions about many things, 54waiting to catch Him in something He might say.…

Cross References
Matthew 23:13-36
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter. / Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You traverse land and sea to win a single convert, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as you are. ...

Mark 12:38-40
In His teaching Jesus also said, “Watch out for the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, to receive greetings in the marketplaces, / and to have the chief seats in the synagogues and the places of honor at banquets. / They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.”

John 8:37-47
I know you are Abraham’s descendants, but you are trying to kill Me because My word has no place within you. / I speak of what I have seen in the presence of the Father, and you do what you have heard from your father.” / “Abraham is our father,” they replied. “If you were children of Abraham,” said Jesus, “you would do the works of Abraham. ...

Matthew 12:14
But the Pharisees went out and plotted how they might kill Jesus.

John 11:53
So from that day on they plotted to kill Him.

Acts 7:51-53
You stiff-necked people with uncircumcised hearts and ears! You always resist the Holy Spirit, just as your fathers did. / Which of the prophets did your fathers fail to persecute? They even killed those who foretold the coming of the Righteous One. And now you are His betrayers and murderers— / you who received the law ordained by angels, yet have not kept it.”

Matthew 22:15
Then the Pharisees went out and conspired to trap Jesus in His words.

Mark 3:6
At this, the Pharisees went out and began plotting with the Herodians how they might kill Jesus.

John 5:16
Now because Jesus was doing these things on the Sabbath, the Jews began to persecute Him.

Acts 23:12-15
When daylight came, the Jews formed a conspiracy and bound themselves with an oath not to eat or drink until they had killed Paul. / More than forty of them were involved in this plot. / They went to the chief priests and elders and said, “We have bound ourselves with a solemn oath not to eat anything until we have killed Paul. ...

Jeremiah 18:18
Then some said, “Come, let us make plans against Jeremiah, for the law will never be lost to the priest, nor counsel to the wise, nor an oracle to the prophet. Come, let us denounce him and pay no heed to any of his words.”

Psalm 2:1-3
Why do the nations rage and the peoples plot in vain? / The kings of the earth take their stand and the rulers gather together, against the LORD and against His Anointed One: / “Let us break Their chains and cast away Their cords.”

Isaiah 29:20-21
For the ruthless will vanish, the mockers will disappear, and all who look for evil will be cut down— / those who indict a man with a word, who ensnare the mediator at the gate, and who with false charges deprive the innocent of justice.

Psalm 31:13
For I hear the slander of many; there is terror on every side. They conspire against me and plot to take my life.

Micah 2:1
Woe to those who devise iniquity and plot evil on their beds! At morning’s light they accomplish it because the power is in their hands.


Treasury of Scripture

And as he said these things to them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:

to urge.

Psalm 22:12,13
Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round…

Isaiah 9:12
The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still.

to speak.

Luke 20:20,27
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of his words, that so they might deliver him unto the power and authority of the governor…

Jeremiah 18:18
Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, nor counsel from the wise, nor the word from the prophet. Come, and let us smite him with the tongue, and let us not give heed to any of his words.

Jeremiah 20:10
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All my familiars watched for my halting, saying, Peradventure he will be enticed, and we shall prevail against him, and we shall take our revenge on him.

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Luke 11
1. Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;
11. assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him.
14. He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees;
27. and shows who are blessed;
29. preaches to the people;
37. and reprimands the outward show of holiness.














As Jesus went on from there
This phrase indicates a transition in the narrative, suggesting movement and continuation of Jesus' ministry. The Greek word for "went on" (πορεύομαι, poreuomai) implies a purposeful journey. Jesus' ministry was marked by intentionality, as He moved from place to place, teaching and healing. This movement signifies the spread of His message and the fulfillment of His mission. Historically, Jesus' itinerant ministry was a common rabbinic practice, yet His teachings and actions set Him apart, drawing both followers and opposition.

the scribes and Pharisees
The scribes and Pharisees were influential Jewish religious leaders known for their strict adherence to the Law and traditions. The Greek term for "scribes" (γραμματεῖς, grammateis) refers to those skilled in the Mosaic Law, while "Pharisees" (Φαρισαῖοι, Pharisaios) were a sect known for their emphasis on purity and oral traditions. Historically, these groups held significant power and were often seen as the guardians of Jewish religious life. Their opposition to Jesus stemmed from His challenges to their interpretations and authority, as well as His growing influence among the people.

began to oppose Him bitterly
The phrase "oppose Him bitterly" reflects a deep-seated hostility. The Greek word for "oppose" (ἐνέχω, enechō) conveys a sense of holding a grudge or being hostile. This opposition was not merely intellectual but was fueled by a profound animosity towards Jesus' teachings and actions, which threatened their authority and exposed their hypocrisy. The historical context reveals that Jesus' radical message of grace and truth often clashed with the legalistic and self-righteous attitudes of the religious leaders.

and to ply Him with questions
The act of plying Jesus with questions was a common tactic used by the religious leaders to trap Him or discredit His teachings. The Greek word for "ply" (ἐπιτίθημι, epitithēmi) suggests an aggressive or insistent approach. This relentless questioning was not a genuine search for truth but an attempt to find fault. In the broader scriptural context, Jesus often responded to such challenges with wisdom and authority, turning the questions back on His interrogators and revealing deeper spiritual truths.

about many things
The phrase "about many things" indicates the breadth and variety of the questions posed to Jesus. These questions likely covered theological, legal, and moral issues, reflecting the leaders' desire to catch Him in a contradiction or blasphemy. The diversity of topics underscores the comprehensive nature of Jesus' teachings, which addressed all aspects of life and faith. Historically, this period was marked by intense religious debate, and Jesus' responses often highlighted the heart of the Law and the kingdom of God, challenging the superficial and legalistic interpretations of the time.

(53) And as he said these things unto them.--The better MSS. give, "When He had gone forth from thence . . . ," as though Jesus had left the house after uttering the "woe" of Luke 11:52, and was followed by the crowd of angry and embittered disputants.

To provoke him to speak.--The Greek verb has literally the sense of "causing to speak impromptu, without thought," and is happily enough rendered by the English text.

Verse 53. - And as he said these things unto them. The older authorities here, instead of these words, read, and when he was gone out from thence. Thus, after uttering the last "woe," Jesus appears abruptly to have risen and left the house of his Pharisee entertainers. A crowd of angry men, composed of scribes and lawyers and friends of the Pharisee party, appear to have followed the Galilaean Teacher, whose words just spoken had publicly shown the estimation in which he held the great schools of religious thought which then in great measure guided public Jewish opinion. From henceforth there could be only one end to the unequal combat. The bold outspoken Teacher must, at all hazards, be put out of the way.



Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
As [Jesus]
αὐτοῦ (autou)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

went on
ἐξελθόντος (exelthontos)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Genitive Masculine Singular
Strong's 1831: To go out, come out. From ek and erchomai; to issue.

from there,
Κἀκεῖθεν (Kakeithen)
Conjunction
Strong's 2547: And thence, and from there; and then afterwards. From kai and ekeithen; likewise from that place.

the
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

scribes
γραμματεῖς (grammateis)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 1122: From gramma. A writer, i.e. scribe or secretary.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

Pharisees
Φαρισαῖοι (Pharisaioi)
Noun - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 5330: Of Hebrew origin; a separatist, i.e. Exclusively religious; a Pharisean, i.e. Jewish sectary.

began
ἤρξαντο (ērxanto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 756: To begin. Middle voice of archo; to commence.

to oppose [Him] bitterly
ἐνέχειν (enechein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1758: From en and echo; to hold in or upon, i.e. Ensnare; by implication, to keep a grudge.

and
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

to ply Him with questions
ἀποστοματίζειν (apostomatizein)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 653: To draw out by questioning. From apo and a derivative of stoma; to speak off-hand, i.e. To catechize.

about
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

many things,
πλειόνων (pleionōn)
Adjective - Genitive Neuter Plural - Comparative
Strong's 4119: Or neuter pleion, or pleon comparative of polus; more in quantity, number, or quality; also the major portion.


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