Luke 11:48

Updated: June 3, 2025
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So you testify and consent to the works of your fathers. For they killed them, and you build their tombs.
World English Bible (WEB)
Truly{G686} ye bear witness{G3140}{(G5719)} that{G2532} ye allow{G4909}{(G5719)} the deeds{G2041} of your{G5216} fathers{G3962}: for{G3754} they{G846} indeed{G3303} killed{G615}{(G5656)} them{G846}, and{G1161} ye{G5210} build{G3618}{(G5719)} their{G846} sepulchres{G3419}.
KJV with Strongs
(48) Therefore, you're witnesses and approve your father's works because they indeed killed them and you build their house (tomb).
The F.O.G
You thereby testify that you approve of your ancestors' actions – they killed the prophets, you build their tombs!
The F.O.G Paraphrase
Then do ye testify, and are well pleased with the works of your fathers, because they indeed killed them, and ye do build their tombs;
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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