Luke 11:40
Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make that which is within also?
KJV
ἄφρονες, οὐχ ὁ ποιήσας τὸ ἔξωθεν καὶ τὸ ἔσωθεν ἐποίησεν;
Greek NT
Stulti ! nonne qui fecit quod deforis est, etiam id quod deintus est fecit ?
Vulgate
Ye foolish ones, did not he that made the outside make the inside also?
ASV
Ye fools, did not he that made that which is without make also that which is within?
Douay-Rheims
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In the original Greek
7 distinct Greek words appear in this verse.
καί
kai
conjunction · 8973×
οὐ
ou
particle · 1626×
ποιέω
poieo
verb · 569×
ἄφρων
aphron
adjective · 11×
ἔξωθεν
exothen
adverb · 13×
ἔσωθεν
esothen
adverb · 12×
ὁ
o
article · 19778×
Historic Christian voices
5 passages from patristic writers, Reformers, and church catechisms citing this verse.
§579This principle of integral observance of the Law not only in letter but in spirit was dear to the Pharisees. By giving Israel this principle they had led many Jews of Jesus' time to an extreme religious zeal.334 This zeal, were it not to lapse into "hypocritical" casuistry,335 could only prepare the People for the unprecedented intervention of God through the perfect fulfilment…
Perfect knowledge cannot be attained in the present life: many questions must be submissively left in the hands of God. 1. Having therefore the truth itself as our rule and the testimony concerning God set clearly before us, we ought not, by running after numerous and diverse answers to questions, to cast away the firm and true knowledge of God. But it is much more suitable tha…
Cross-references
- 1Cor 15:36 — Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
- 1Cor 15:36 — Thou fool, that which thou sowest is not quickened, except it die:
- 1Pet 3:4 — But let it be the hidden man of the heart, in that which is not corruptible, even the ornament of a meek and quiet spirit, which is in the sight of God of great price.
- Luke 12:20 — But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
- Luke 12:20 — But God said unto him, Thou fool, this night thy soul shall be required of thee: then whose shall those things be, which thou hast provided?
- Matt 23:17 — Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?
- Matt 23:26 — Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
- Prov 1:22 — How long, ye simple ones, will ye love simplicity? and the scorners delight in their scorning, and fools hate knowledge?
- Prov 8:5 — O ye simple, understand wisdom: and, ye fools, be ye of an understanding heart.
- Ps 45:13 — The king’s daughter is all glorious within: her clothing is of wrought gold.
- Ps 94:8 — Understand, ye brutish among the people: and ye fools, when will ye be wise?