Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But now as for what is inside you—be generous to the poor, and everything will be clean for you. New Living Translation So clean the inside by giving gifts to the poor, and you will be clean all over. English Standard Version But give as alms those things that are within, and behold, everything is clean for you. Berean Standard Bible But give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you. Berean Literal Bible But give as alms the things being within, and behold, all things are clean to you. King James Bible But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. New King James Version But rather give alms of such things as you have; then indeed all things are clean to you. New American Standard Bible But give that which is within as a charitable gift, and then all things are clean for you. NASB 1995 “But give that which is within as charity, and then all things are clean for you. NASB 1977 “But give that which is within as charity, and then all things are clean for you. Legacy Standard Bible But give that which is within as charity, and then all things are clean for you. Amplified Bible But give that which is within as charity [that is, acts of mercy and compassion, not as a public display, but as an expression of your faithfulness to God], and then indeed all things are clean for you. Christian Standard Bible But give from what is within to the poor, and then everything is clean for you. Holman Christian Standard Bible But give from what is within to the poor, and then everything is clean for you. American Standard Version But give for alms those things which are within; and behold, all things are clean unto you. Contemporary English Version If you would only give what you have to the poor, everything you do would please God. English Revised Version Howbeit give for alms those things which are within; and behold, all things are clean unto you. GOD'S WORD® Translation Give what is inside as a gift to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you. Good News Translation But give what is in your cups and plates to the poor, and everything will be ritually clean for you. International Standard Version So give what is inside to the poor, and then everything will be clean for you. NET Bible But give from your heart to those in need, and then everything will be clean for you. New Heart English Bible But give for gifts to the needy those things which are within, and see, all things will be clean to you. Webster's Bible Translation But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and behold, all things are clean to you. Weymouth New Testament But as to what is within, give alms, and instantly all is clean in you. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut give as alms the things that are within you, and behold, everything will be clean for you. World English Bible But give for gifts to the needy those things which are within, and behold, all things will be clean to you. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionBut what you have given [as] alms, and behold, all things are clean to you. Berean Literal Bible But give as alms the things being within, and behold, all things are clean to you. Young's Literal Translation But what ye have give ye as alms, and, lo, all things are clean to you. Smith's Literal Translation But of the things being, give alms; and, behold, all things are clean to you. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleBut yet that which remaineth, give alms; and behold, all things are clean unto you. Catholic Public Domain Version Yet truly, give what is above as alms, and behold, all things are clean for you. New American Bible But as to what is within, give alms, and behold, everything will be clean for you. New Revised Standard Version So give for alms those things that are within; and see, everything will be clean for you. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleBut give alms of what you have; and, behold, everything will be clean to you. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “However, give whatever you have in charity and behold, everything is pure to you.” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentBut give as charity the contents of the cup, and behold, all things are clean for you. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament But give what is within them for alms; and, lo! all will be pure unto you. Mace New Testament be but charitable to the utmost of your ability, and every thing will be pure to you. Weymouth New Testament But as to what is within, give alms, and instantly all is clean in you. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible Context Woes to Religious Leaders…40You fools! Did not the One who made the outside make the inside as well? 41But give as alms the things that are within you, and you will see that everything is clean for you. 42Woe to you Pharisees! You pay tithes of mint, rue, and every herb, but you disregard justice and the love of God. You should have practiced the latter without neglecting the former.… Cross References Matthew 23:25-26 Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence. / Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well. Mark 7:6-8 Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ / You have disregarded the commandment of God to keep the tradition of men.” Matthew 5:8 Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. 1 Samuel 16:7 But the LORD said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or height, for I have rejected him; the LORD does not see as man does. For man sees the outward appearance, but the LORD sees the heart.” Isaiah 58:6-7 Isn’t this the fast that I have chosen: to break the chains of wickedness, to untie the cords of the yoke, to set the oppressed free and tear off every yoke? / Isn’t it to share your bread with the hungry, to bring the poor and homeless into your home, to clothe the naked when you see him, and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood? Proverbs 21:3 To do righteousness and justice is more desirable to the LORD than sacrifice. Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O man, what is good. And what does the LORD require of you but to act justly, to love mercy, and to walk humbly with your God? Matthew 6:1-4 “Be careful not to perform your righteous acts before men to be seen by them. If you do, you will have no reward from your Father in heaven. / So when you give to the needy, do not sound a trumpet before you, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and on the streets, to be honored by men. Truly I tell you, they already have their full reward. / But when you give to the needy, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing, ... 1 John 3:17-18 If anyone with earthly possessions sees his brother in need, but withholds his compassion from him, how can the love of God abide in him? / Little children, let us love not in word and speech, but in action and truth. James 1:27 Pure and undefiled religion before our God and Father is this: to care for orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself from being polluted by the world. 2 Corinthians 9:7 Each one should give what he has decided in his heart to give, not out of regret or compulsion. For God loves a cheerful giver. Matthew 15:11 A man is not defiled by what enters his mouth, but by what comes out of it.” Romans 12:1-2 Therefore I urge you, brothers, on account of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as living sacrifices, holy and pleasing to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. / Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what is the good, pleasing, and perfect will of God. Hebrews 13:16 And do not neglect to do good and to share with others, for with such sacrifices God is pleased. Amos 5:21-24 “I hate, I despise your feasts! I cannot stand the stench of your solemn assemblies. / Even though you offer Me burnt offerings and grain offerings, I will not accept them; for your peace offerings of fattened cattle I will have no regard. / Take away from Me the noise of your songs! I will not listen to the music of your harps. ... Treasury of Scripture But rather give alms of such things as you have; and, behold, all things are clean to you. rather. Luke 12:33 Luke 14:12-14 Luke 16:9 of such things as ye have. Acts 10:15 Romans 14:14-18 1 Timothy 4:4,5 Jump to Previous Able Alms Charity Clean Dish Gifts Inside Instantly Needy Poor Rather WithinJump to Next Able Alms Charity Clean Dish Gifts Inside Instantly Needy Poor Rather WithinLuke 11 1. Jesus teaches us to pray, and that instantly;11. assuring us that God will give all good things to those who ask him. 14. He, casting out a demon, rebukes the blasphemous Pharisees; 27. and shows who are blessed; 29. preaches to the people; 37. and reprimands the outward show of holiness. But give as alms the things that are within you This phrase emphasizes the importance of inner purity and sincerity over mere external compliance with religious rituals. In the context of Luke 11, Jesus is addressing the Pharisees, who were known for their strict adherence to the law but often neglected the weightier matters of justice and mercy. The concept of "alms" traditionally refers to charitable giving, but here it is metaphorically applied to the inner qualities of the heart. This aligns with the teachings found in 1 Samuel 16:7, where God looks at the heart rather than outward appearances. The call to give from within suggests a transformation that begins internally, reflecting the new covenant promise of a heart changed by the Spirit (Ezekiel 36:26-27). and behold, everything will be clean for you Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this verse, addressing the Pharisees and religious leaders, challenging their understanding of purity and righteousness. 2. Pharisees A religious group in Judaism known for strict adherence to the Law and traditions, often criticized by Jesus for their hypocrisy. 3. Almsgiving The act of giving to the poor, which in this context, Jesus uses metaphorically to refer to giving from the heart. Teaching Points Inner Purity Over Outward RitualsJesus emphasizes the importance of inner purity and sincerity over mere outward religious rituals. True cleanliness comes from a heart aligned with God's will. Generosity as a Reflection of the Heart Giving should be a reflection of one's inner character and love for God and others. It is not just about the act but the heart behind it. Hypocrisy in Religious Practices Jesus warns against the hypocrisy of appearing righteous outwardly while harboring impurity within. True faith is consistent both inside and out. Transformation from Within Spiritual transformation begins in the heart. When the heart is right with God, actions will naturally follow in alignment with His will. Practical Almsgiving While Jesus uses almsgiving metaphorically, practical generosity remains a vital expression of faith, demonstrating love and compassion to those in need. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 11Why did Jesus weep? What does the Bible say about God versus Satan? Why does Mary Magdalene initially fail to recognize Jesus (John 20:14-15), and how do differing Gospel accounts explain or contradict this moment? Were dinosaurs excluded from Noah's Ark?(41) But rather give alms of such things as ye have.--This, too, is peculiar to St. Luke. In the underlying principle of its teaching it sweeps away the whole fabric of the law of ceremonial purity, as the words of St. Matthew 15:10-20 had, on different grounds, done before. The distinction between the two phases of the truth is that here greater stress is laid on the active purifying power of the love of which alms, if not given for the sake of man's praise, is the natural expression. That which defiles is selfishness; that which purifies is the unselfishness of love.Verse 41. - But rather give alms of such things as ye have; and, behold, all things are clean unto you. The translation here should run, but rather give the things that are in them as alms, etc. The thought of the contents of these cups and dishes - a thought which came out, as we have seen, so prominently in St. Matthew - here is evidently in the Lord's mind. "Ah!" he seems to say, "what you Pharisees and your schools of formalism indeed want is the knowledge of that great law of love" (the law Jesus was ever teaching in such parables, for instance, as that of the good Samaritan). "I will tell you how really to purify, in the eyes of God, these cups and dishes of yours. Share their contents with your poorer neighbors." "Let them do one single loving, unselfish act, not for the sake of the action itself, not for any merit inherent in it; but out of pure good will towards others, and their whole inward condition would be different" (Bishop Basil Jones, in the 'Speaker's Commentary'). Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Butπλὴν (plēn) Conjunction Strong's 4133: However, nevertheless, but, except that, yet. From pleion; moreover, i.e. Albeit, save that, rather, yet. give δότε (dote) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Plural Strong's 1325: To offer, give; I put, place. A prolonged form of a primary verb; to give. [as] alms ἐλεημοσύνην (eleēmosynēn) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 1654: Abstr: alms-giving, charity; concr: alms, charity. From eleos; compassionateness, i.e. beneficence, or a benefaction. the things that τὰ (ta) Article - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. are within [you], ἐνόντα (enonta) Verb - Present Participle Active - Accusative Neuter Plural Strong's 1751: To be in, within. From ennomos and eimi; to be within. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. you will see ἰδοὺ (idou) Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular Strong's 2400: See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo! [that] everything πάντα (panta) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole. is ἐστιν (estin) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. clean καθαρὰ (kathara) Adjective - Nominative Neuter Plural Strong's 2513: Clean. for you. ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. Links Luke 11:41 NIVLuke 11:41 NLT Luke 11:41 ESV Luke 11:41 NASB Luke 11:41 KJV Luke 11:41 BibleApps.com Luke 11:41 Biblia Paralela Luke 11:41 Chinese Bible Luke 11:41 French Bible Luke 11:41 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 11:41 But give for gifts to the needy (Luke Lu Lk) |
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