Luke 11:52 Meaning
Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.
Context Explained
50That the blood of all the prophets, which was shed from the foundation of the world, may be required of this generation;
51From 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.
52Woe unto you, lawyers! for ye have taken away the key of knowledge: ye entered not in yourselves, and them that were entering in ye hindered.
53And 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:
54Laying wait for him, and seeking to catch something out of his mouth, that they might accuse him.
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Related Cross References
Proverbs 1:7
This verse speaks to the value of knowledge and wisdom, similar to Jesus' warning.
John 5:39-40
Both passages address the issue of understanding Scripture and its implications.
1 Timothy 6:20
This verse cautions against losing the true knowledge of faith.
Source: Luke 11:52