Luke 11:53
And as he said these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began to urge him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things:
Context
This verse from Luke Chapter 11 connects to 8 cross-references. A disciple's request leads to a form of the Lord's Prayer. The parable of the persistent friend at midnight encourages persistent prayer. The controversy over Beelzebul: a house divided cannot stand; the one stronger than the strong man has come. …
Other Translations
And when he was come out from thence, the scribes and the Pharisees began to press upon him vehemently, and to provoke him to speak of many things;
And in his speaking these things unto them, the scribes and the Pharisees began fearfully to urge and to press him to speak about many things,
And when he had come out of that place, the scribes and the Pharisees came round him angrily, questioning him about more things;
Cross References
The Syrians before, and the Philistines behind; and they shall devour Israel with open mouth. For all this his anger …
For I heard the defaming of many, fear on every side. Report, say they, and we will report it. All …
Then said they, Come, and let us devise devices against Jeremiah; for the law shall not perish from the priest, …
Then came to him certain of the Sadducees, which deny that there is any resurrection; and they asked him,
And they watched him, and sent forth spies, which should feign themselves just men, that they might take hold of …
They gaped upon me with their mouths, as a ravening and a roaring lion.
Many bulls have compassed me: strong bulls of Bashan have beset me round.
Doth not behave itself unseemly, seeketh not her own, is not easily provoked, thinketh no evil;