Luk 11:49-51 | NETfull | STEP | For this reason also the wisdom of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,’

Luke 11:49-51

49 For this reason also the wisdom ^{▼▼ The expression the wisdom of God is a personification of an attribute of God that refers to his wise will.} of God said, ‘I will send them prophets and apostles, some of whom they will kill and persecute,’ 50 so that this generation may be held accountable ^{▼▼ Or “that this generation may be charged with”; or “the blood of all the prophets… may be required from this generation.” This is a warning of judgment. These people are responsible for the shedding of prophetic blood.} for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning ^{▼▼ Or “foundation.” However, this does not suggest a time to the modern reader.} of the world, ^{▼▼ The order of the clauses in this complicated sentence has been rearranged to simplify it for the modern reader.} 51 from the blood of Abel ^{▼▼ Gen 4:10 indicates that Abel’s blood cried out for justice.} to the blood of Zechariah, ^{▼▼ It is not clear which Zechariah is meant here. It is probably the person mentioned in 2 Chr 24:20–25.} who was killed ^{▼▼ Or “who perished.”} between the altar and the sanctuary. ^{▼▼ Or “and the temple”; Grk “and the house,” but in this context a reference to the house of God as a place of sanctuary.} Yes, I tell you, it will be charged against ^{▼▼ Or “required from.”} this generation.