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Luke 6:26
Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.
Luke 6:26 · World English Bible
Luke 6:26 in other translations
Woe unto you, when all men shall speak well of you! for so did their fathers to the false prophets.
Woe to you when all men speak well of you, for their fathers treated the false prophets in the same way.
Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.
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In context
23 Rejoice in that day and leap for joy, for behold, your reward is great in heaven, for their fathers did the same thing to the prophets.
24 “But woe to you who are rich! For you have received your consolation.
25 Woe to you, you who are full now, for you will be hungry. Woe to you who laugh now, for you will mourn and weep.
26 Woe, when men speak well of you, for their fathers did the same thing to the false prophets.
27 “But I tell you who hear: love your enemies, do good to those who hate you,
28 bless those who curse you, and pray for those who mistreat you.
29 To him who strikes you on the cheek, offer also the other; and from him who takes away your cloak, don’t withhold your coat also.
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