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Luke 11:41 — Meaning and Application

King James Version

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

Luke 11:41

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Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:

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.

43

Woe unto you, Pharisees! for ye love the uppermost seats in the synagogues, and greetings in the markets.

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