Luke 11:50

some of whom they will persecute and kill, in order that the blood of all the prophets that has been spilt since the creation of the world may be exacted from this generation –

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That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;

In Context

49That is why the wisdom of God said – ‘I will send to them prophets and apostles,

51from the blood of Abel down to the blood of Zechariah, who was slain between the altar and the house of God.’ Yes, I tell you, it will be exacted from this generation.

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Cross References

Genesis 9:5“Moreover, your own lifeblood will I require for a person’s life; from every beast will I require it, and from everyone who takes another’s life.

Psalms 9:12As avenger of blood, he keeps them in mind, he does not forget the cry of the wretched.

Revelation 18:20Rejoice over her, heaven, and people of Christ, and apostles, and prophets, for God has avenged you on her!

Matthew Henry on Luke 11:38-54

Woes Denounced on That Generation; The Pharisees and Lawyers Reproved. 37 And as he spake, a certain Pharisee besought him to dine with him: and he went in, and sat down to meat. 38 And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner. 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… Read the whole commentary →

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