What is the meaning of Luke 11:49? Because of this, “Because of this” ties verse 49 to the woes Jesus has just pronounced on the religious experts (Luke 11:42-48). • The phrase points back to their hypocrisy—building tombs for the prophets while sharing the guilt of those who murdered them. • Jesus exposes a long-standing pattern: rejecting God’s voice whenever it confronts comfortable tradition (cf. Matthew 23:29-32). • The consequence clause prepares us: God will act in response to this persistent hardness of heart. the wisdom of God said, “The wisdom of God” highlights that the plan Jesus is about to quote originates in God’s own perfect understanding. • Scripture often personifies wisdom speaking for God (Proverbs 1:20-23; 8:1-36); here Jesus is that living voice (1 Corinthians 1:24). • By framing the statement as divine wisdom, Jesus underlines the certainty and righteousness of what follows—God’s solution to entrenched unbelief. ‘I will send them prophets and apostles; God’s wise response is not instant judgment but another wave of gracious messengers. • “Prophets” recalls the Old Testament line from Moses to Malachi (Jeremiah 7:25). • “Apostles” looks forward to the New Testament witnesses Jesus is even now preparing (Mark 3:14; Ephesians 4:11). • The pairing bridges the entire canon, showing one continuous mission: God continually reaches out to His people with truth and invitation. some of them they will kill History sadly validates this prediction. • Old Testament martyrs range “from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah” (Luke 11:51; Hebrews 11:36-38). • New Testament examples include Stephen (Acts 7:59), James the son of Zebedee (Acts 12:2), and many others. • The killing of God’s servants exposes the depth of rebellion while simultaneously filling up the measure of guilt (Matthew 23:35-36). and others they will persecute.’ Not every messenger is martyred; many face sustained harassment and opposition instead. • The apostles endure beatings, imprisonments, and slander (Acts 5:40; 2 Corinthians 11:23-27). • Jesus warned His disciples: “If they persecuted Me, they will persecute you as well” (John 15:20). • This ongoing persecution confirms both the reliability of Christ’s prophecy and the world’s continuing need for redemption (2 Timothy 3:12). summary Luke 11:49 reveals God’s wise, persistent love in sending prophets and apostles to a people historically resistant to truth. Their violent rejection of these messengers demonstrates the seriousness of sin and justifies coming judgment, yet God’s continued outreach showcases His patient desire for repentance. |
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