King James Version (KJV)
Luke 11:44
“‹Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over› [them] ‹are not aware› [of them].”
Verse in context — Luke 11
‹But woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye tithe mint and rue and all manner of herbs, and pass over judgment and the love of God: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.›
‹Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.›
‹Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over› [them] ‹are not aware› [of them].
Then answered one of the lawyers, and said unto him, Master, thus saying thou reproachest us also.
And he said, ‹Woe unto you also,› [ye] ‹lawyers! for ye lade men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.›
About Luke
A detailed narrative of Jesus’ life, showing His compassion for all people.
Explore all chapters of Luke →