And when the Pharisee saw it, he marvelled that he had not first washed before dinner.
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Verse 38 is found in chapter 11 of Luke. The denunciations of the Pharisees and experts in the law confront a form of religion concerned with appearance and honor. Jesus denounces burdens imposed on others and an interpretation of tradition that can ultimately resist God’s action.
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Compare Luke 11:38 in different Bible versions and see how its wording varies between translations. These differences can help you better understand the meaning and context of the passage.
Da das der Pharisäer sah, verwunderte er sich, daß er sich nicht vor dem Essen gewaschen hätte.
Y el Fariseo, como lo vio, maravillose de que no se lavó antes de comer.
El fariseo se asombró al ver que no se había lavado antes de comer.
Le pharisien vit avec étonnement qu'il ne s'était pas lavé avant le repas.
E il Fariseo, veduto che prima, avanti il desinare, egli non si era lavato, se ne maravigliò.
Mas o fariseu admirou-se, vendo que não se lavara antes de jantar.
這法利賽人看見耶穌飯前不先洗手就很詫異。
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