Luke 11:46

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

“Woe to you as well, experts in the law!” He replied. “You weigh men down with heavy burdens, but you yourselves will not lift a finger to lighten their load.
Berean Standard Bible (BSB)
He said, “Woe to you lawyers also! For you load men with burdens that are difficult to carry, and you yourselves won’t even lift one finger to help carry those burdens.
World English Bible (WEB)
And{G1161} he said{G2036}{(G5627)}, Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213} also{G2532}, ye lawyers{G3544}! for{G3754} ye lade{G5412}{(G5719)} men{G444} with burdens{G5413} grievous to be borne{G1419}, and{G2532} ye yourselves{G846} touch{G4379}{(G5719)} not{G3756} the burdens{G5413} with one{G1520} of your{G5216} fingers{G1147}.
Strong's King James
(46) But He said, "Woe to you Torah-experts also! Because you weigh men down with hard to bear burdens and will never even touch them, the burdens, with one of your fingers!"
The F.O.G*
[46] Jesus replied, "Yes, tragedy awaits you lawyers too! You burden people with impossible religious rules but won't lift a finger to help them.
The F.O.G Paraphrase
and he said, ‘And to you, the lawyers, woe! because ye burden men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves with one of your fingers do not touch the burdens.
Young's Literal Translation

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