Luke 11:12
Or if he asks for an egg, would you give him a scorpion?
Free Bible Version
In The King James Version
Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion?
In Context
11Which of you fathers, if your son asks for a fish, would give him a snake instead?
Cross References
Luke 10:19Yes, I have given you power to tread on snakes and scorpions, and to overcome all the enemy's strength, and nothing will harm you.
Matthew Henry on Luke 11:2-14
The Disciples Taught to Pray. 1 And it came to pass, that, as he was praying in a certain place, when he ceased, one of his disciples said unto him, Lord, teach us to pray, as John also taught his disciples. 2 And he said unto them, When ye pray, say, Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done, as in heaven, so in earth. 3 Give us day by day our daily bread. 4 And forgive us our sins; for we also forgive every one that is indebted to us. And lead us not into… Read the whole commentary →