New International Version from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible for it all. New Living Translation from the murder of Abel to the murder of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, it will certainly be charged against this generation. English Standard Version from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation. Berean Standard Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. Berean Literal Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, the one having perished between the altar and the house. Yes, I say to you⁺, it will be required from this generation. King James Bible From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say unto you, It shall be required of this generation. New King James Version from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the temple. Yes, I say to you, it shall be required of this generation. New American Standard Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the house of God; yes, I tell you, it shall be charged against this generation.’ NASB 1995 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the house of God; yes, I tell you, it shall be charged against this generation.’ NASB 1977 from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the house of God; yes, I tell you, it shall be charged against this generation.’ Legacy Standard Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the house of God; yes, I tell you, it shall be charged against this generation.’ Amplified Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah [the priest], who was murdered between the altar and the house of God. Yes, I tell you, charges will be brought against this generation.’ Berean Annotated Bible from the blood of Abel (breath) to the blood of Zechariah (YHWH remembers), who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary \the house/. Yes, I tell you⁺, all of it will be charged to this generation. Christian Standard Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. “Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible. Holman Christian Standard Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. “Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible. American Standard Version from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary: yea, I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation. Contemporary English Version This includes every prophet from the time of Abel to the time of Zechariah, who was murdered between the altar and the temple. You people will certainly be punished for all of this. English Revised Version from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary: yea, I say unto you, it shall be required of this generation. GOD'S WORD® Translation This includes the murders from Abel to Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the temple. Yes, I can guarantee this truth: The people living today will be held responsible for this. Good News Translation from the murder of Abel to the murder of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the Holy Place. Yes, I tell you, the people of this time will be punished for them all! International Standard Version from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who died between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation! NET Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation. New Heart English Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.' Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation. Webster's Bible Translation From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zacharias, who perished between the altar and the temple: verily I say to you, It shall be required of this generation. Weymouth New Testament Yes, I tell you that, from the blood of Abel down to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the House, it shall all be required from the present generation. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard Biblefrom the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. World English Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary.’ Yes, I tell you, it will be required of this generation. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionfrom the blood of Abel to the blood of Zacharias, who perished between the altar and the house; yes, I say to you, it will be required from this generation. Berean Literal Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, the one having perished between the altar and the house. Yes, I say to you⁺, it will be required from this generation. Young's Literal Translation from the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, who perished between the altar and the house; yes, I say to you, It shall be required from this generation. Smith's Literal Translation From the blood of Abel even to the blood of Zacharias perishing between the altar and house: yea, I say to you, It shall be required of this generation. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleFrom the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, who was slain between the alter and the temple: Yea I say to you, It shall be required of this generation. Catholic Public Domain Version from the blood of Abel, even to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. So I say to you: it will be required of this generation! New American Bible from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah who died between the altar and the temple building. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be charged with their blood! New Revised Standard Version from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who perished between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against this generation. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleFrom the blood of Abel to the blood of Zacharias, who was killed between the temple and the altar; yes, I say to you, it will be avenged on this generation. Aramaic Bible in Plain English “From the blood of Abel and unto the blood of Zachariah who was killed between The Temple and the altar; Yes, I say to you, that it shall be required of this generation.” NT Translations Anderson New Testamentfrom the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who perished between the altar and the temple; yes, I say to you, It shall be required of this generation. Godbey New Testament Haweis New Testament from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zachariah, who was slain between the altar and the temple: verily I tell you, It shall be required of this generation. Mace New Testament from the blood of Abel to that of Zacharias, who perished between the altar and the temple: yes, I assure you, this generation shall be responsible for it all. Weymouth New Testament Yes, I tell you that, from the blood of Abel down to the blood of Zechariah who perished between the altar and the House, it shall all be required from the present generation. Worrell New Testament Worsley New Testament Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context Woes to Religious Leaders…50As a result, this generation will be charged with the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the foundation of the world, 51from the blood of Abel to the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, all of it will be charged to this generation. 52Woe to you experts in the law! For you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering.”… Cross References the blood of Abel Genesis 4:8-10 Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out to the field.” And while they were in the field, Cain rose up against his brother Abel and killed him. / And the LORD said to Cain, “Where is your brother Abel?” “I do not know!” he answered. “Am I my brother’s keeper?” / “What have you done?” replied the LORD. “The voice of your brother’s blood cries out to Me from the ground. Hebrews 12:24 to Jesus the mediator of a new covenant, and to the sprinkled blood that speaks a better word than the blood of Abel. Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered God a better sacrifice than Cain did. By faith he was commended as righteous when God gave approval to his gifts. And by faith he still speaks, even though he is dead. to the blood of Zechariah, 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada the priest, who stood up before the people and said to them, “This is what God says: ‘Why do you transgress the commandments of the LORD so that you cannot prosper? Because you have forsaken the LORD, He has forsaken you.’” / But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. / Thus King Joash failed to remember the kindness that Zechariah’s father Jehoiada had extended to him. Instead, Joash killed Jehoiada’s son. As he lay dying, Zechariah said, “May the LORD see this and call you to account.” 2 Chronicles 24:25 And when the Arameans had withdrawn, they left Joash severely wounded. His own servants conspired against him for shedding the blood of the son of Jehoiada the priest, and they killed him on his bed. So he died and was buried in the City of David, but not in the tombs of the kings. Hebrews 11:37 They were stoned, they were sawed in two, they were put to death by the sword. They went around in sheepskins and goatskins, destitute, oppressed, and mistreated. who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Matthew 23:35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar. 2 Chronicles 24:21 But they conspired against Zechariah, and by order of the king, they stoned him in the courtyard of the house of the LORD. Hebrews 9:2-3 A tabernacle was prepared. In its first room were the lampstand, the table, and the consecrated bread. This was called the Holy Place. / Behind the second curtain was a room called the Most Holy Place, Yes, I tell you, Matthew 5:18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away, not a single jot, not a stroke of a pen, will disappear from the Law until everything is accomplished. Matthew 10:23 When they persecute you in one town, flee to the next. Truly I tell you, you will not reach all the towns of Israel before the Son of Man comes. Mark 13:30 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. all of it will be charged to this generation. Matthew 23:36 Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon this generation. Matthew 12:41-42 The men of Nineveh will stand at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for they repented at the preaching of Jonah, and now One greater than Jonah is here. / The Queen of the South will rise at the judgment with this generation and condemn it; for she came from the ends of the earth to hear the wisdom of Solomon, and now One greater than Solomon is here. Matthew 24:34 Truly I tell you, this generation will not pass away until all these things have happened. 1 John 3:12 Do not be like Cain, who belonged to the evil one and murdered his brother. And why did Cain slay him? Because his own deeds were evil, while those of his brother were righteous. Treasury of Scripture From the blood of Abel to the blood of Zacharias which perished between the altar and the temple: truly I say to you, It shall be required of this generation. the blood of Abel. Genesis 4:8-11 And Cain talked with Abel his brother: and it came to pass, when they were in the field, that Cain rose up against Abel his brother, and slew him… Hebrews 11:4 By faith Abel offered unto God a more excellent sacrifice than Cain, by which he obtained witness that he was righteous, God testifying of his gifts: and by it he being dead yet speaketh. Hebrews 12:24 And to Jesus the mediator of the new covenant, and to the blood of sprinkling, that speaketh better things than that of Abel. Zacharias. 2 Chronicles 24:20-22 And the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah the son of Jehoiada the priest, which stood above the people, and said unto them, Thus saith God, Why transgress ye the commandments of the LORD, that ye cannot prosper? because ye have forsaken the LORD, he hath also forsaken you… Zechariah 1:1 In the eighth month, in the second year of Darius, came the word of the LORD unto Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, the son of Iddo the prophet, saying, Matthew 23:35 That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar. It shall. Jeremiah 7:28 But thou shalt say unto them, This is a nation that obeyeth not the voice of the LORD their God, nor receiveth correction: truth is perished, and is cut off from their mouth. Jump to Previous Abel Altar Blood Charged Death Generation Held House Killed Perished Present Required Responsible Sanctuary Temple Verily Zachariah Zacharias ZechariahJump to Next Abel Altar Blood Charged Death Generation Held House Killed Perished Present Required Responsible Sanctuary Temple Verily Zachariah Zacharias ZechariahLuke 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. from the blood of Abel Abel, Adam and Eve’s second son, was murdered by Cain after God accepted Abel’s offering and rejected Cain’s (Genesis 4:8). His death begins the record of righteous blood shed by those who rejected God’s ways. Gen 4:8-10 Then Cain said to his brother Abel, “Let us go out… to the blood of Zechariah, Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the priest, rebuked Judah for forsaking the Lord and was stoned in the temple court (2 Chronicles 24:20–22). His death stands near the end of the Hebrew Scriptures, which run from Genesis to Chronicles, encompassing Israel’s long history of rejecting God’s servants. 2Ch 24:20-22 Then the Spirit of God came upon Zechariah son of Jehoiada… who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Zechariah was murdered in the sacred area of the temple, making the crime an open act of contempt for both God’s prophet and God’s worship. Mat 23:35 And so upon you will come all the righteous blood shed… Yes, I tell you, Jesus speaks with solemn certainty as He announces God’s judgment. Mat 5:18 For I tell you truly, until heaven and earth pass away… all of it will be charged to this generation. The generation that rejected Jesus and His messengers shared the guilt of those before them by continuing the same pattern of unbelief and violence. Their judgment would be seen in Jerusalem’s destruction and the temple’s fall. Mat 23:36 Truly I tell you, all these things will come upon… Persons / Places / Events 1. AbelThe second son of Adam and Eve, Abel was a righteous man whose offering was accepted by God. He was murdered by his brother Cain, marking the first act of human violence and martyrdom for righteousness (Genesis 4:1-10). 2. Zechariah This refers to Zechariah, son of Jehoiada the priest, who was stoned to death in the temple court for speaking out against the people's disobedience to God (2 Chronicles 24:20-22). 3. The Altar and the Sanctuary The place within the temple where sacrifices were made and where Zechariah was killed, symbolizing the sacred space that was violated by murder. 4. This Generation Refers to the people living during Jesus' time, particularly the religious leaders who were rejecting His message and would soon be responsible for His crucifixion. 5. Jesus' Pronouncement Jesus is addressing the hypocrisy and unrepentance of the religious leaders, holding them accountable for the blood of the prophets. Teaching Points The Consequences of Rejecting God's MessengersJesus highlights the serious consequences of rejecting those sent by God. This serves as a warning to heed God's word and His messengers today. The Continuity of Righteous Suffering From Abel to Zechariah, the righteous have suffered for their faithfulness. Believers today should be prepared to face opposition for standing up for truth. Accountability for Spiritual Leadership Religious leaders are held to a high standard. This passage challenges leaders to reflect on their responsibility to lead with integrity and humility. The Sacredness of God's House The murder of Zechariah in the temple underscores the importance of reverence for God's house. Believers should approach worship with respect and purity. Generational Responsibility Jesus' words remind us that each generation is accountable for its response to God's revelation. We must consider how we are responding to God's call in our time. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 11:51?2. How does Luke 11:51 emphasize the seriousness of rejecting God's messengers today? 3. What lessons can we learn from Abel and Zechariah's faithfulness in Luke 11:51? 4. How does Luke 11:51 connect to the broader theme of justice in Scripture? 5. How can we apply the warning in Luke 11:51 to our church community? 6. In what ways does Luke 11:51 challenge us to uphold righteousness in society? 7. What does Luke 11:51 reveal about the consequences of rejecting God's messengers? 8. How does Luke 11:51 connect Abel's and Zechariah's deaths to accountability for sin? 9. Why does Jesus mention Abel and Zechariah specifically in Luke 11:51? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 11? (51) From the blood of Abel. . . .--See Note on Matthew 23:35. We note the absence here of the description "Zacharias, son of Barachias," which causes so much perplexity in St. Matthew's report. So far as it goes, the omission favours the view that the additional words were inserted by the reporter of our Lord's discourse there, or by some early transcriber.Verse 51. - From the blood of Abel unto the blood of Zacharias, which perished between the altar and the temple. The reason, probably, why these two are selected out of the long red list of the noble army, must be sought for in the special position which the recital of these two deaths occupies in the Jewish canon of Scripture; the death of Abel being related in Genesis, the first book of the canon, that of Zacharias in the Second Book of Chronicles, which occupies the last place in the sacred volume (is the Jewish canon). They were simply two martyrdoms of illustrious men at the beginning and at the close of the long many-coloured story of the chosen race. There is no doubt that the Zacharias here alluded to was Zechariah, the son of Jehoiada the high priest - a prophet and preacher of righteousness, who at the commandment of the king was stoned in the court of the house of the Lord. This is related in 2 Chronicles 24:20-22, in the same passage which was evidently in the Lord's mind when he pronounced the awful woe upon the generation then living. This martyrdom of Zacharias was to his Jewish listeners a very familiar and painful memory. It evidently ranked among the most terrible crimes committed by their fathers, and was the subject of some wild strange legends in the Talmud. The martyr's blood would not dry up; it was still bubbling when Nebuchadnezzar and the Chaldeans took the temple. No sacrifices availed to stop the awful flow. Tradition assigns one of the four great sepulchral monuments at the foot of Olivet, alluded to above, to the murdered Zacharias. Jesus’ words stretch from the first righteous blood spilled (Abel) to the last martyr recorded in Israel’s Scriptures (Zechariah). By framing history this way, He declares that God has tracked every injustice—and that the cumulative guilt will reach its tipping point in the generation that rejects the Messiah Himself. The statement is both a sobering warning of judgment and an implicit call to hear, repent, and honor the God who faithfully sends His servants. Parallel Commentaries ... Greek fromἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. the blood αἵματος (haimatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 129: Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. of Abel Ἅβελ (Habel) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 6: Abel, second son of Adam and Eve, brother of Cain. Of Hebrew origin; Abel, the son of Adam. to ἕως (heōs) Preposition Strong's 2193: A conjunction, preposition and adverb of continuance, until. the blood αἵματος (haimatos) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 129: Blood, literally, figuratively or specially; by implication, bloodshed, also kindred. of Zechariah, Ζαχαρίου (Zachariou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 2197: Of Hebrew origin; Zacharias, the name of two Israelites. who τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. was killed ἀπολομένου (apolomenou) Verb - Aorist Participle Middle - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 622: From apo and the base of olethros; to destroy fully, literally or figuratively. between μεταξὺ (metaxy) Preposition Strong's 3342: Meanwhile, afterwards, between. From meta and a form of sun; betwixt; as adjective, intervening, or adjoining. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. altar θυσιαστηρίου (thysiastēriou) Noun - Genitive Neuter Singular Strong's 2379: An altar (for sacrifice). From a derivative of thusia; a place of sacrifice, i.e. An altar. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the τοῦ (tou) Article - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. sanctuary. οἴκου (oikou) Noun - Genitive Masculine Singular Strong's 3624: A dwelling; by implication, a family. Yes, ναί (nai) Particle Strong's 3483: Yes, certainly, even so. A primary particle of strong affirmation; yes. I tell λέγω (legō) Verb - Present Indicative Active - 1st Person Singular Strong's 3004: (a) I say, speak; I mean, mention, tell, (b) I call, name, especially in the pass., (c) I tell, command. you, ὑμῖν (hymin) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative 2nd Person Plural Strong's 4771: You. The person pronoun of the second person singular; thou. [ all of ] it will be charged ἐκζητηθήσεται (ekzētēthēsetai) Verb - Future Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 1567: To seek out, seek out after, require. From ek and zeteo; to search out, i.e.investigate, crave, demand, worship. to ἀπὸ (apo) Preposition Strong's 575: From, away from. A primary particle; 'off, ' i.e. Away, in various senses. this ταύτης (tautēs) Demonstrative Pronoun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 3778: This; he, she, it. generation. γενεᾶς (geneas) Noun - Genitive Feminine Singular Strong's 1074: From genos; a generation; by implication, an age. Additonal Resources Luke 11:51 Blue Letter BibleLuke 11:51 Bible Gateway Luke 11:51 Bible.com Luke 11:51 NIV |
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