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

39Then the Lord said to him, “You Pharisees are so careful to clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside you are filthy—full of greed and wickedness! 40Fools! Didn’t God make the inside as well as the outside? So clean the inside by giving gifts to the poor, and you will be clean all over. 42“What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you are careful to tithe even the tiniest income from your herb gardens, but you ignore justice and the love of God. You should tithe, yes, but do not neglect the more important things. 43“What sorrow awaits you Pharisees! For you love to sit in the seats of honor in the synagogues and receive respectful greetings as you walk 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 12:33“Sell your possessions and give to those in need. This will store up treasure for you in heaven! And the purses of heaven never get old or develop holes. Your treasure will be safe; no thief can steal it and no moth can destroy it.
• Luke 14:12Then he turned to his host. “When you put on a luncheon or a banquet,” he said, “don’t invite your friends, brothers, relatives, and rich neighbors. For they will invite you back, and that will be your only reward.
• Luke 16:9Here’s the lesson: Use your worldly resources to benefit others and make friends. Then, when your possessions are gone, they will welcome you to an eternal home.
• Luke 18:22When Jesus heard his answer, he said, “There is still one thing you haven’t done. Sell all your possessions and give the money to the poor, and you will have treasure in heaven. Then come, follow me.”
• Luke 19:8Meanwhile, Zacchaeus stood before the Lord and said, “I will give half my wealth to the poor, Lord, and if I have cheated people on their taxes, I will give them back four times as much!”
• Deuteronomy 15:8Instead, be generous and lend them whatever they need.
• Job 13:16But this is what will save me—I am not godless. If I were, I could not stand before him.
• Psalms 41:1Oh, the joys of those who are kind to the poor! The Lord rescues them when they are in trouble.
• Psalms 112:9They share freely and give generously to those in need. Their good deeds will be remembered forever. They will have influence and honor.
• Proverbs 14:31Those who oppress the poor insult their Maker, but helping the poor honors him.
• Proverbs 19:17If you help the poor, you are lending to the Lord— and he will repay you!
• Ecclesiastes 11:1Send your grain across the seas, and in time, profits will flow back to you.
• Isaiah 58:7Share your food with the hungry, and give shelter to the homeless. Give clothes to those who need them, and do not hide from relatives who need your help.
• Daniel 4:27“‘King Nebuchadnezzar, please accept my advice. Stop sinning and do what is right. Break from your wicked past and be merciful to the poor. Perhaps then you will continue to prosper.’
• Matthew 5:42Give to those who ask, and don’t turn away from those who want to borrow.
• Matthew 6:1“Watch out! Don’t do your good deeds publicly, to be admired by others, for you will lose the reward from 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

In the dictionaries

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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