New International Version Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? New Living Translation Or if they ask for an egg, do you give them a scorpion? Of course not! English Standard Version or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Berean Standard Bible Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Berean Literal Bible Or also, if he will ask for an egg, will give to him a scorpion? King James Bible Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? New King James Version Or if he asks for an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? New American Standard Bible Or he will even ask for an egg, and his father will give him a scorpion? NASB 1995 “Or if he is asked for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion, will he? NASB 1977 “Or if he is asked for an egg, he will not give him a scorpion, will he? Legacy Standard Bible Or, if his son asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Amplified Bible Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Berean Annotated Bible Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Christian Standard Bible Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Holman Christian Standard Bible Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? American Standard Version Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? Contemporary English Version Which one of you would give your child a scorpion if the child asked for an egg? English Revised Version Or if he shall ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? GOD'S WORD® Translation Or if your child asks you for an egg, would you give him a scorpion? Good News Translation Or would you give him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? International Standard Version Or if he asks for an egg, would he give him a scorpion? NET Bible Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? New Heart English Bible Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? Webster's Bible Translation Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? Weymouth New Testament or if he asks for an egg, will offer him a scorpion? Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleOr if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? World English Bible Or if he asks for an egg, he won’t give him a scorpion, will he? Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd [if] he may ask [for] an egg, will present to him a scorpion? Berean Literal Bible Or also, if he will ask for an egg, will give to him a scorpion? Young's Literal Translation and if he may ask an egg, will he present to him a scorpion? Smith's Literal Translation Or also if he ask an egg, he will not give him a scorpion. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleOr if he shall ask an egg, will he reach him a scorpion? Catholic Public Domain Version Or if he will ask for an egg, he would offer to him a scorpion? New American Bible Or hand him a scorpion when he asks for an egg? New Revised Standard Version Or if the child asks for an egg, will give a scorpion? Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd if he should ask him for an egg, why, would he hand him a scorpion? Aramaic Bible in Plain English “And if he would ask of him an egg, would give him a scorpion?” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentOr if he ask an egg, will he give him a scorpion? Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament or if he ask also an egg, will he give him a scorpion? Mace New Testament or instead of an egg will he offer him a scorpion? Weymouth New Testament or if he asks for an egg, will offer him a scorpion? Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Ask, Seek, Knock…11What father among you, if his son asks for a fish, will give him a snake instead? 12Or if he asks for an egg, will give him a scorpion? 13So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”… Cross References Or if he asks for an egg, Matthew 7:9-11 Which of you, if his son asks for bread, will give him a stone? / Or if he asks for a fish, will give him a snake? / So if you who are evil know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good things to those who ask Him! James 1:17 Every good and perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of the heavenly lights, with whom there is no change or shifting shadow. Romans 8:32 He who did not spare His own Son but gave Him up for us all, how will He not also, along with Him, freely give us all things? will give him a scorpion? Luke 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy. Nothing will harm you. Deuteronomy 8:15 He led you through the vast and terrifying wilderness with its venomous snakes and scorpions, a thirsty and waterless land. He brought you water from the rock of flint. Ezekiel 2:6 But you, son of man, do not be afraid of them or their words. Do not be afraid, though briers and thorns surround you, and you dwell among scorpions. Do not be afraid of their words or dismayed by their presence, though they are a rebellious house. Psalm 84:11 For the LORD God is a sun and a shield; the LORD gives grace and glory; He withholds no good thing from those who walk with integrity. Isaiah 49:15 “Can a woman forget her nursing child, or lack compassion for the son of her womb? Even if she could forget, I will not forget you! Matthew 6:8 Do not be like them, for your Father knows what you need before you ask Him. Proverbs 28:5 Evil men do not understand justice, but those who seek the LORD comprehend fully. 1 John 3:1 Behold what manner of love the Father has given to us, that we should be called children of God. And that is what we are! The reason the world does not know us is that it did not know Him. Psalm 103:13 As a father has compassion on his children, so the LORD has compassion on those who fear Him. Isaiah 65:24 Even before they call, I will answer, and while they are still speaking, I will hear. John 16:23-24 In that day you will no longer ask Me anything. Truly, truly, I tell you, whatever you ask the Father in My name, He will give you. / Until now you have not asked for anything in My name. Ask and you will receive, so that your joy may be complete. Hebrews 12:9-10 Furthermore, we have all had earthly fathers who disciplined us, and we respected them. Should we not much more submit to the Father of our spirits and live? / Our fathers disciplined us for a short time as they thought best, but God disciplines us for our good, so that we may share in His holiness. Psalm 34:10 Young lions go lacking and hungry, but those who seek the LORD lack no good thing. Treasury of Scripture Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? offer. Luke 10:19 Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you. Ezekiel 2:6 And thou, son of man, be not afraid of them, neither be afraid of their words, though briers and thorns be with thee, and thou dost dwell among scorpions: be not afraid of their words, nor be dismayed at their looks, though they be a rebellious house. Revelation 9:10 And they had tails like unto scorpions, and there were stings in their tails: and their power was to hurt men five months. Jump to Previous Egg Offer Present Scorpion Won'tJump to Next Egg Offer Present Scorpion Won'tLuke 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. Or if he asks for an egg, An egg was a simple, common food in daily life, representing a child’s ordinary need for nourishment. A father would be expected to provide such basic food when he was able. Mat 7:9-11 Which of you, if his son asks for bread,… will give him a scorpion? Scorpions were familiar and dangerous in the region, feared for their painful sting. Giving one in place of food would be cruel and senseless. The contrast shows that God’s care for those who ask Him is greater and more dependable than that of even an earthly father. Luk 10:19 Behold, I have given you authority to tread on snakes… Persons / Places / Events 1. Jesus ChristThe speaker of this passage, teaching His disciples about prayer and the nature of God as a loving Father. 2. Disciples The immediate audience of Jesus' teaching, representing all believers who seek to understand how to pray and relate to God. 3. Father and Son The metaphorical figures used by Jesus to illustrate the relationship between God and His children. 4. Egg and Scorpion Objects used in Jesus' rhetorical question to contrast good and harmful gifts, emphasizing God's goodness. Teaching Points Understanding God's NatureGod is a loving Father who desires to give good gifts to His children. This understanding should shape our approach to prayer, knowing that God’s intentions are always for our good. Trust in God's Provision Just as a father would not give harmful things to his child, God will not give us anything that is ultimately harmful. We can trust in His provision and wisdom, even when His answers to our prayers are not what we expect. Prayer with Confidence Believers are encouraged to pray with confidence, knowing that God hears and responds to our requests with love and care. This confidence is rooted in the character of God as revealed through Jesus Christ. Discernment in Receiving While God gives good gifts, believers must also cultivate discernment to recognize and receive what is truly beneficial, aligning their desires with God’s will. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 11:12?2. How does Luke 11:12 illustrate God's willingness to give good gifts? 3. What does Luke 11:12 teach about trusting God's provision over earthly desires? 4. How does Luke 11:12 connect with Matthew 7:11 on God's generosity? 5. How can we apply the lesson of Luke 11:12 in daily prayer? 6. What does Luke 11:12 reveal about God's nature compared to human nature? 7. What does Luke 11:12 reveal about God's nature in answering prayers? 8. How does Luke 11:12 challenge our understanding of divine generosity? 9. Why does Jesus use the analogy of a scorpion in Luke 11:12? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 11? Luke 11:12 underscores a simple, comforting reality: God always gives His children what is genuinely good and life-giving. Just as no caring human father would deceive his hungry child with something deadly, our heavenly Father will never mock or injure us when we come to Him. Therefore, we approach Him with trust, confidence, and persistence, certain that He delights to supply every true need according to His perfect wisdom and steadfast love. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek Orἢ (ē) Conjunction Strong's 2228: Or, than. A primary particle of distinction between two connected terms; disjunctive, or; comparative, than. [if] he asks for αἰτήσει (aitēsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 154: To ask, request, petition, demand. Of uncertain derivation; to ask. an egg, ᾠόν (ōon) Noun - Accusative Neuter Singular Strong's 5609: An egg. Apparently a primary word; an 'egg'. will give ἐπιδώσει (epidōsei) Verb - Future Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1929: (a) trans: I hand in, give up, (b) intrans: I give way (to the wind). From epi and didomi; to give over. him αὐτῷ (autō) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. a scorpion? σκορπίον (skorpion) Noun - Accusative Masculine Singular Strong's 4651: A scorpion. Probably from an obsolete skerpo; a 'scorpion'. Additonal Resources Luke 11:12 Blue Letter BibleLuke 11:12 Bible Gateway Luke 11:12 Bible.com Luke 11:12 NIV |
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