Luke 11:41

Luke 11:41 in other versions

• King James Version (KJV)But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you.
• New International Version (NIV)But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you.
• English Standard Version (ESV)But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you.
• New King James Version (NKJV)But rather give alms of such things as you have; then indeed all things are clean to you.

Context of Luke 11:41

39But the Lord said to him, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. 40You fools! Didn’t the one who made the outside make the inside as well? But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you. 42“But woe to you Pharisees! You give a tenth of your mint, rue, and every herb, yet you neglect justice and love for God! But you should have done these things without neglecting the others. 43Woe to you Pharisees! You love the best seats in the synagogues and elaborate greetings in the marketplaces!

Luke 11:41 word by word

πλὴν τὰ ἐνόντα δότε ἐλεημοσύνην, καὶ ἰδοὺ πάντα καθαρὰ ὑμῖν ἐστιν.¶Read the interlinear

Words taken from the KJV.

• ·ὁho hē to · the/this/whoG3588
• But ratherπλήνplēn · but/howeverG4133
• giveδίδωμιdidōmi · to giveG1325
• almsἐλεημοσύνηeleēmosunē · charityG1654
• of such things as ye haveἔνειμιeneimi · be inG1751
• andκαίkai · andG2532
• beholdὁράωhoraō · to see: seeG3708
• all thingsπᾶςpas · allG3956
• areεἰμίeimi · to beG1510
• cleanκαθαρόςkatharos · cleanG2513
• unto youσύsu · youG4771

Cross-references for Luke 11:41

• Luke 12:33Sell your possessions and give to the poor. Provide yourselves purses that do not wear out – a treasure in heaven that never decreases, where no thief approaches and no moth destroys.
• Luke 14:12He said also to the man who had invited him, “When you host a dinner or a banquet, don’t invite your friends or your brothers or your relatives or rich neighbors so you can be invited by them in return and get repaid.
• Luke 16:9And I tell you, make friends for yourselves by how you use worldly wealth, so that when it runs out you will be welcomed into the eternal homes.
• Luke 18:22When Jesus heard this, he said to him, “One thing you still lack. Sell all that you have and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• Luke 19:8But Zacchaeus stopped and said to the Lord, “Look, Lord, half of my possessions I now give to the poor, and if I have cheated anyone of anything, I am paying back four times as much!”
• Deuteronomy 15:8Instead, you must be sure to open your hand to him and generously lend him whatever he needs.
• Job 13:16Moreover, this will become my deliverance, for no godless person would come before him.
• Psalms 41:1How blessed is the one who treats the poor properly! When trouble comes, the Lord delivers him.
• Psalms 112:9He generously gives to the needy; his integrity endures. He will be vindicated and honored.
• Proverbs 14:31The one who oppresses the poor insults his Creator, but whoever shows favor to the needy honors him.
• Proverbs 19:17The one who is gracious to the poor lends to the Lord, and the Lord will repay him for his good deed.
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Send your grain overseas, for after many days you will get a return.
• Isaiah 58:7I want you to share your food with the hungry and to provide shelter for homeless, oppressed people. When you see someone naked, clothe him! Don’t turn your back on your own flesh and blood!
• Daniel 4:27Therefore, O king, may my advice be pleasing to you. Break away from your sins by doing what is right, and from your iniquities by showing mercy to the poor. Perhaps your prosperity will be prolonged.”
• Matthew 5:42Give to the one who asks you, and do not reject the one who wants to borrow from you.
• Matthew 6:1“Be careful not to display your righteousness merely to be seen by people. Otherwise you have no reward with your Father in heaven.

Commentaries on Luke 11:41

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 41Give alms of such things as ye have - Meaning either what was within the dishes spoken of before; or what was within their houses or power: or what they had at hand, for so is used by the purest Greek writers. Cease from rapine: far from spoiling the poor by wicked exactions, rather give them alms of every thing you possess; and when a part of every thing you have is sincerely consecrated to God for the use of the poor, then all that remains will be clean…Read the comment
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 41Alms - Charity. Benefactions to the poor. Such things as ye have - Your property; though it has been gained unjustly: though you have lived by rapine, and have amassed wealth in an improper manner, yet, since “you have it,” it is your duty to make the best of it and do good. By giving to the poor, you may show your repentance for your crimes in amassing money in this manner. You may show that you disapprove of your former course of life, and are disposed…Read the comment
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 37-54Verses 37-54 We should all look to our hearts, that they may be cleansed and new-created; and while we attend to the great things of the law and of the gospel, we must not neglect the smallest matter God has appointed. When any wait to catch something out of our mouths, that they may insnare us, O Lord, give us thy prudence and thy patience, and disappoint their evil purposes. Furnish us with such meekness and patience that we may glory in reproaches, for…Read the comment
• Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 41give as alms: Giving to those in need is an outward action. Such actions reveal internal righteousness (a right relationship with God).Read the comment
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 39-4139-41. cup and platter--remarkable example of our Lord's way of drawing the most striking illustrations of great truths from the most familiar objects and incidents of life. ravening--rapacity.Read the comment

Topics related to Luke 11:41

• Alms
• Beneficence
• Hypocrisy
• Jesus, the Christ
• Liberality
• Pharisees
• Poor
• Reproof
• Satire
• Self-Righteousness
• Teachers

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Commentaries on Luke 11

• Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
• Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
• Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
• Tyndale Open Study Notes
• Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
• Calvin’s Commentaries
• John Wesley’s Notes
• Catena Aurea
• Illustrated New Testament
• Burkitt’s Expository Notes
• Darby Translation Notes
• Family Bible Notes
• Geneva Bible Translation Notes
• Kingcomments
• John Lightfoot Commentary
• Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
• Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
• Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
• The People’s New Testament
• Robertson’s Word Pictures
• Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
• The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
• Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
• Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
• EGW Writings