Luke 11:47
"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."
Key Reflection
In Luke 11:47, Jesus targets the legal experts of his time by accusing them of imposing heavy regulations and laws on the people without lifting a finger to help them carry their burdens. This criticism would have resonated strongly with the original audience, as these religious leaders were known for creating complex legal codes that often burdened the common people while showing little concern for alleviating their hardships.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes