Luke 11:12 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

Or if your kid asks for an egg, would you hand them a scorpion instead?

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

No good parent tricks their child when they're asking for something they need.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was traditionally written by Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Gentile audience, likely around 80-90 CE. It was written to provide an orderly and reliable account of Jesus' life and teachings for its readers, drawing on earlier traditions and eyewitness reports.

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