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Luke 11:40 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

“{Ye} fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?”

Luke 11:40

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38

And when the Pharisee saw {it}, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.

39

And the Lord said unto him, Now do ye Pharisees make clean the outside of the cup and the platter; but your inward part is full of ravening and wickedness.

40

{Ye} fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?

41

But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. {of...: or, as you are able}

42

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.

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