50 so that the blood of all the prophets, shed (A)since the foundation of the world, may be charged [a]against this generation, 51 from (B)the blood of Abel to (C)the blood of Zechariah, who was killed between the altar and the house of God; yes, I tell you, it shall be charged [b]against this generation.’ 52 Woe to you [c](D)lawyers! For you have taken away the key of knowledge; (E)you yourselves did not enter, and you hindered those who were entering.”

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  1. Luke 11:50 Or to
  2. Luke 11:51 Or to
  3. Luke 11:52 I.e., experts in the Mosaic Law

50 Therefore this generation will be held responsible for the blood of all the prophets that has been shed since the beginning of the world, 51 from the blood of Abel(A) to the blood of Zechariah,(B) who was killed between the altar and the sanctuary. Yes, I tell you, this generation will be held responsible for it all.(C)

52 “Woe to you experts in the law, because you have taken away the key to knowledge. You yourselves have not entered, and you have hindered those who were entering.”(D)

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