Thematic Bible
Matthew 23:1 (show verse)
Then Jesus told the crowds and his disciples,
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Matthew 23:2 (show verse)
"The scribes and the Pharisees administer the authority of Moses,
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
the Law of moses » The scribes were learned in, and expounded
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Scribes » Modern » Sat in moses' seat
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Worldliness » Seen in the tendency to imitate worldly customs, etc » In following a bad example
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
the Law of moses » The scribes were learned in, and expounded
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Scribes » Modern » Sat in moses' seat
jewish Sects » Pharisees
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Worldliness » Seen in the tendency to imitate worldly customs, etc » In following a bad example
Matthew 23:3 (show verse)
so do whatever they tell you and follow it, but stop doing what they do, because they don't do what they say.
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
Inconsistency » General marks of » Uncharitableness
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Attend to their instructions
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Religion » Inconsistency in religious life general marks of » Uncharitableness
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Worldliness » Seen in the tendency to imitate worldly customs, etc » In following a bad example
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Imitation » Of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
Inconsistency » General marks of » Uncharitableness
Magistrates » Should » Subjection to their authority encouraged
Ministers » Their people are bound, to » Attend to their instructions
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Religion » Inconsistency in religious life general marks of » Uncharitableness
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribe (scribes) » Instructors in the law
Sinful » The whole imitation of worldly people and customs condemned » In following a bad example
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Worldliness » Seen in the tendency to imitate worldly customs, etc » In following a bad example
Matthew 23:4 (show verse)
They tie up burdens that are heavy and unbearable and lay them on people's shoulders, but they refuse to lift a finger to remove them.
Burden » Figurative » Of oppressions
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Oppressive
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Ecclesiasticism » Arrogance of
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Oppressive
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Selfishness » Examples of » Haman's selfish conceit
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:5 (show verse)
"They do everything to be seen by people. They increase the size of their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.
Church » Corruption in
Display » In religious service
Eyes » The jews » Wore their phylacteries between
Fringes » Made broad by the pharisees
Garments » Scribes and pharisees condemned for making broad the borders of
Hyke or upper garment » The jews condemned for making broad the borders of
Hypocrites » Described as » Ostentatious
Ostentation » In religious service
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Made broad their phylacteries, &c
Phylacteries » Frontlets worn to preserve the law in memory
Phylactery » Worn » Head
Remembrance » The duty of remembering » Phylacteries, or frontlets worn to preserve the law in memory
Remembrance » The duty of remembering » Fringes of remembrance used upon garments
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Display » In religious service
Eyes » The jews » Wore their phylacteries between
Fringes » Made broad by the pharisees
Garments » Scribes and pharisees condemned for making broad the borders of
Hyke or upper garment » The jews condemned for making broad the borders of
Hypocrites » Described as » Ostentatious
Ostentation » In religious service
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Made broad their phylacteries, &c
Phylacteries » Frontlets worn to preserve the law in memory
Phylactery » Worn » Head
Remembrance » The duty of remembering » Phylacteries, or frontlets worn to preserve the law in memory
Remembrance » The duty of remembering » Fringes of remembrance used upon garments
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:6 (show verse)
They love to have the places of honor at festivals, the best seats in the synagogues,
Church » Corruption in
Entertainments » Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned
Hypocrites » Described as » Loving pre-eminence
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Ambitious of precedence
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Synagogues » Chief seats in, reserved for elders
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Entertainments » Forwardness to take chief seats at, condemned
Hypocrites » Described as » Loving pre-eminence
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Ambitious of precedence
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Synagogues » Chief seats in, reserved for elders
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:7 (show verse)
to be greeted in the marketplaces, and to be called "Rabbi' by people.
Church » Corruption in
Hypocrites » Described as » Loving pre-eminence
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of public salutations
Rabbi » The title of a jewish teacher
Rabbi » Ostentatiously used by the pharisees
Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Hypocrites » Described as » Loving pre-eminence
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of public salutations
Rabbi » The title of a jewish teacher
Rabbi » Ostentatiously used by the pharisees
Salutations » The pharisees condemned for seeking, in public
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:8 (show verse)
"But you are not to be called "Rabbi,' because you have only one teacher, and all of you are brothers.
Brethren » Spiritual » The family of God
Calling » What not to call someone
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Greatness » The greatest of men
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Master
Man » Equality of
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Equality of
Man » A social being » Equality of
Man's » Equality
Master » Jesus called
Master » Jesus prohibited the appellation
Names » Of the saints » Brethren spiritual
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Rabbi » The title of a jewish teacher
Rabbi » Forbidden by jesus as a title to his disciples
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Titles and names of saints » Brethren
Unity » Of the righteous
Calling » What not to call someone
Church » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Family » Its spiritual relationships » Known as brethren
Greatness » The greatest of men
Jesus Christ » Teacher
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Jesus Christ » Names of » Master
Man » Equality of
Man » Apparent insignificance of » Equality of
Man » A social being » Equality of
Man's » Equality
Master » Jesus called
Master » Jesus prohibited the appellation
Names » Of the saints » Brethren spiritual
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Rabbi » The title of a jewish teacher
Rabbi » Forbidden by jesus as a title to his disciples
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Spiritual » Physical inflicted physical healed » Brethren
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Titles and names of saints » Brethren
Unity » Of the righteous
Matthew 23:9 (show verse)
And don't call anyone on earth "Father,' because you have only one Father, the one in heaven.
Calling » What not to call someone
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Father » Universal
Father » Forbidden to be used as a title among the disciples
God » Fatherhood of » God spoken of as the father of all men
Greatness » The greatest of men
Heavenly » Father » God spoken of as the father of all men
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Man » What not to call a man
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Universal » Blessing, possible » God spoken of as the father of all men
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Father » Universal
Father » Forbidden to be used as a title among the disciples
God » Fatherhood of » God spoken of as the father of all men
Greatness » The greatest of men
Heavenly » Father » God spoken of as the father of all men
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Man » What not to call a man
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Universal » Blessing, possible » God spoken of as the father of all men
Matthew 23:10 (show verse)
Nor are you to be called "Teachers,' because you have only one teacher, the Messiah!
Calling » What not to call someone
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Greatness » The greatest of men
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Greatness » The greatest of men
Jesus Christ » Jesus Christ being the only Christ
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Fond of distinguished titles
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:11 (show verse)
The person who is greatest among you must be your servant.
Ambition » Christ condemns
Deacon » The greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in
Greatness » The greatest of men
God, greatness of » True, general references to
Man » Equality of
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Deacon » The greek word (diakonos) translated "deacon" means servant, and is so translated in
Greatness » The greatest of men
God, greatness of » True, general references to
Man » Equality of
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Servants » Who shall be servant of all
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:12 (show verse)
Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.
Abasement » Who shall be abased
Ambition » Christ condemns
Exaltation » Of self » Self-exaltation, the folly of
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Meekness » They who are gifted with » Are exalted
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Abased
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Ambition » Christ condemns
Exaltation » Of self » Self-exaltation, the folly of
Exaltation » Those that exalt themselves
Humbleness » The humble
Meekness » They who are gifted with » Are exalted
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pride » They who are guilty of, shall be » Abased
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:13 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the door to the kingdom from heaven in people's faces. You don't go in yourselves, and you don't allow those who are trying to enter to go in.
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Hypocrites » Woe to
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Reproof » On account of » Hypocrisy
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Hypocrites » Woe to
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » Examples of
Reproof » On account of » Hypocrisy
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:14 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You devour widows' houses and say long prayers to cover it up. Therefore, you will receive greater condemnation!
Church » Corruption in
Condemnation » Increased by » Hypocrisy
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Hypocrites » Described as » Devouring widows' houses
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Avaricious
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
Prayer » Long » Of pharisees
Punishment » According to deeds
Religion » Sanctimony, distinguishing marks of » Hypocrisy
Sanctimony » Hypocrisy
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Widow's » The wicked » Make a prey of
FALSE » Sanctimony, distinguishing marks of » Hypocrisy
Condemnation » Increased by » Hypocrisy
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Hypocrites » Described as » Devouring widows' houses
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Character of » Avaricious
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Prayer » Brevity in prayer examples of brief prayers » Brevity encouraged
Prayer » Long » Of pharisees
Punishment » According to deeds
Religion » Sanctimony, distinguishing marks of » Hypocrisy
Sanctimony » Hypocrisy
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Widow's » The wicked » Make a prey of
FALSE » Sanctimony, distinguishing marks of » Hypocrisy
Matthew 23:15 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to make a single convert, and when this happens you make him twice as fit for hell as you are.
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Evil » Zeal » Against » Manifested by evil men in pursuing their plans
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hypocrites » Described as » Zealous in making proselytes
Missionaries » The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to
Names » Of the wicked » Children of hell
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Character of » Active in proselytizing
Proselytes » Pharisees, &c zealous in making
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribes » Modern » Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of hell
Zeal » Evil » Manifested by evil men in pursuing their plans
Zeal » UnGodly men sometimes pretend to
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Evil » Zeal » Against » Manifested by evil men in pursuing their plans
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Hypocrites » Described as » Zealous in making proselytes
Missionaries » The zeal of hypocrites should provoke to
Names » Of the wicked » Children of hell
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Character of » Active in proselytizing
Proselytes » Pharisees, &c zealous in making
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Scribes » Modern » Condemned by Christ for hypocrisy
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Titles and names of the wicked » Children of hell
Zeal » Evil » Manifested by evil men in pursuing their plans
Zeal » UnGodly men sometimes pretend to
Matthew 23:16 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, blind guides! You say, "Whoever swears an oath by the sanctuary is excused, but whoever swears an oath by the gold of the sanctuary must keep his oath.'
Blindness » Blind guides
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Scribes and pharisees
Christian ministers » Instances of » Rulers in the temple
Church » Temple
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
profane Swearing » Woe denounced against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Scribes and pharisees
Christian ministers » Instances of » Rulers in the temple
Church » Temple
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
profane Swearing » Woe denounced against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Matthew 23:17 (show verse)
You blind fools! What is more important, the gold or the sanctuary that made the gold holy?
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Wilfully blind
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Called fools and blind guides
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Holiness of
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Wilfully blind
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Called fools and blind guides
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Holiness of
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Matthew 23:18 (show verse)
Again you say, "Whoever swears an oath by the altar is excused, but whoever swears by the gift that is on it must keep his oath.'
Altar » In the tabernacle » Sanctified everything that touched it
Altar of burnt-offering » The jews condemned for swearing lightly by
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Altar of burnt-offering » The jews condemned for swearing lightly by
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Matthew 23:19 (show verse)
You blind men! Which is more important, the gift or the altar that makes the gift holy?
Altar » In the tabernacle » Sanctified everything that touched it
Altar of burnt-offering » The jews condemned for swearing lightly by
Blindness » Example of spiritual
Blindness » Blind guides
spiritual Blindness » The self-righteous are in
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Wilfully blind
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Altar of burnt-offering » The jews condemned for swearing lightly by
Blindness » Example of spiritual
Blindness » Blind guides
spiritual Blindness » The self-righteous are in
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Wilfully blind
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Spiritual » Blindness » Examples of
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Matthew 23:20 (show verse)
Therefore, the one who swears an oath by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Matthew 23:21 (show verse)
The one who swears an oath by the sanctuary swears by it and by the one who lives there.
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Matthew 23:22 (show verse)
And the one who swears an oath by heaven swears by God's throne and by the one who sits on it.
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Oaths » The jews » Fell into many errors respecting
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
profane Swearing » Of all kinds is desecration of God's name and is forbidden
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Temple » Solomon's » Jews swore by
Throne » Figurative » Anthropomorphic » Of God
Matthew 23:23 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You give a tenth of your mint, dill, and cummin, but have neglected the more important matters of the Law: justice, mercy, and faithfulness. These are the things you should have practiced, without neglecting the others.
Anise » A seed, used as a condiment
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Cummin » A plant bearing a small aromatic seed
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Error » Sins » Of omission
Formalism » Warnings against
Guidance » Blind guides
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Cummin
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Anise
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Mint
Hypocrites » Described as » Exact in minor, but neglecting important duties
Mercy » Hypocrites, devoid of
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Character of » Particular in paying all dues
Religion » Formalism » Warnings against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Tithes » Customary in later times
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
Blindness » Blind guides
Church » Corruption in
Cummin » A plant bearing a small aromatic seed
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Error » Sins » Of omission
Formalism » Warnings against
Guidance » Blind guides
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Cummin
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Anise
Herbs » Mentioned in scripture » Mint
Hypocrites » Described as » Exact in minor, but neglecting important duties
Mercy » Hypocrites, devoid of
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Character of » Particular in paying all dues
Religion » Formalism » Warnings against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Sin » Internal » Of omission
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Tithe » Who pays their tithe, but does not do weightier matters of the law
Tithes » Customary in later times
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Of omission
Matthew 23:24 (show verse)
You blind guides! You filter out a gnat, yet swallow a camel!
Animals » Names of » Camels
Blindness » Blind guides
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Scribes and pharisees
Camels » Referred to in illustrations by Christ
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Exact in minor, but neglecting important duties
Insects » Mentioned in scripture » Gnat
Insects » Gnats
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Called fools and blind guides
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Blindness » Blind guides
spiritual Blindness » Exemplified » Scribes and pharisees
Camels » Referred to in illustrations by Christ
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Exact in minor, but neglecting important duties
Insects » Mentioned in scripture » Gnat
Insects » Gnats
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Called fools and blind guides
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:25 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but on the inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.
Blindness » Blind guides
Business life » Dishonesty » Extortion
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Cleanness » What to cleanse
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Evil » Heart evil, characteristics of » Extortion and excess
Guidance » Blind guides
Heart » Evil, characteristics of » Extortion and excess
Heart » Sinful » Extortion and excess
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But partial
Sinful » Heart » Extortion and excess
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Vices » Dishonesty » Extortion
Business life » Dishonesty » Extortion
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Cleanness » What to cleanse
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Evil » Heart evil, characteristics of » Extortion and excess
Guidance » Blind guides
Heart » Evil, characteristics of » Extortion and excess
Heart » Sinful » Extortion and excess
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But partial
Sinful » Heart » Extortion and excess
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Vices » Dishonesty » Extortion
Matthew 23:26 (show verse)
You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, so that its outside may also be clean.
Blindness » Blind guides
spiritual Blindness » The self-righteous are in
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Cleanness » What to cleanse
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Wilfully blind
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
spiritual Blindness » The self-righteous are in
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Cleanness » What to cleanse
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Guidance » Blind guides
Hypocrites » Described as » Wilfully blind
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:27 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs that look beautiful on the outside but inside are full of dead people's bones and every kind of impurity.
Appearances » Deceitful » To men who look on the outward only
Appearances » Outward » To men who look on the outward only
Burial » Places of » Tombs erected over
Burial » Burying places » Painted and garnished
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Hypocrites » Illustrated
Names » Of the wicked » Whited sepulchres
Outward appearance » To men who look on the outward only
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Christ » Compared, to whited sepulchres
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Self-righteousness » Denunciation against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Wicked people » Compared with » Whited gravesites
Wicked, the, are compared to » Whited sepulchres
Appearances » Outward » To men who look on the outward only
Burial » Places of » Tombs erected over
Burial » Burying places » Painted and garnished
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Hypocrites » Illustrated
Names » Of the wicked » Whited sepulchres
Outward appearance » To men who look on the outward only
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Christ » Compared, to whited sepulchres
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Self-righteousness » Denunciation against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Wicked people » Compared with » Whited gravesites
Wicked, the, are compared to » Whited sepulchres
Matthew 23:28 (show verse)
In the same way, on the outside you look righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
Burial » Places of » Tombs erected over
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Corruption » Moral
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Evil » Filled » Moral
Hypocrisy » General references to
Hypocrites » Illustrated
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Self-righteousness » Denunciation against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Church » Corruption in
Cleanness » Who cleanses the outside of the cup, but not the inside
Corruption » Moral
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Evil » Filled » Moral
Hypocrisy » General references to
Hypocrites » Illustrated
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Religion » Hypocrisy, an ever present element in false religion » General references to
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Self-righteousness » Is vain because our righteousness is » But external
Self-righteousness » Denunciation against
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:29 (show verse)
"How terrible it will be for you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous.
Burial » Places of » Tombs erected over
Burial » Burying places » Painted and garnished
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Burial » Burying places » Painted and garnished
Church » Corruption in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:30 (show verse)
Then you say, "If we had been living in the days of our ancestors, we would have had no part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.'
Matthew 23:31 (show verse)
Therefore, you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets.
Church » Corruption in
Condemnation » Of self
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Evil » Social in the church » Fulness
Fulness » Evil
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Condemnation » Of self
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Evil » Social in the church » Fulness
Fulness » Evil
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
Matthew 23:32 (show verse)
Then finish what your ancestors started!
Matthew 23:33 (show verse)
You snakes, you children of serpents! How can you escape being condemned to hell?
Church » Corruption in
eternal Death » Is called » Damnation of hell
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Judgments » No escape from
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Christ » Called, serpents and generation of vipers
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Damnation of hell
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Serpents » Evil men compared to
Serpents » Illustrative » Of hypocrites
Sin » Defined » Denunciation of
Sin » No escape from the consequences of
Speech » Plainness of
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
Titles and names of the wicked » Serpents
Viper » Figurative
Wicked people » Compared with » Serpents
Wicked, the, are compared to » Serpents
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
eternal Death » Is called » Damnation of hell
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Escape » None, from the judgments of God
Eternal » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Eternal » Wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Everlasting » For punishments, ancient modes of hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
Everlasting » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Gehenna » Greek, the place of punishment
Hell » Gehenna
Hell » In the rv the greek word "gehenna" is translated "hell" in the following scriptures
Judgments » No escape from
Pharisees » Hypocrisy of, reproved » By jesus
Pharisees » Christ » Denounced woes against
Pharisees » Christ » Called, serpents and generation of vipers
Punishment » Future state of the wicked words of Christ concerning » Other references of Christ to
Punishment of the The Wicked » Future described as » Damnation of hell
Satire » Of jesus against hypocrites
Serpents » Evil men compared to
Serpents » Illustrative » Of hypocrites
Sin » Defined » Denunciation of
Sin » No escape from the consequences of
Speech » Plainness of
Teachers » FALSE » Admonition against
the future » Punishment » Future state of the wicked » Hell » Greek, gehenna), the place of punishment
the future » Punishment future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
Titles and names of the wicked » Serpents
Viper » Figurative
Wicked people » Compared with » Serpents
Wicked, the, are compared to » Serpents
Words of Christ » Concerning the future state of the wicked » Other references of Christ to
Matthew 23:34 (show verse)
"That is why I am sending you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will whip in your synagogues and persecute from town to town.
Accountability » Accountability connected with stewardship
Crucifixion » Of disciples, foretold
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning persecutions of Christians
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Prophecy » They who uttered » Sent by Christ
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of criminal courts
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Punished in
Crucifixion » Of disciples, foretold
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning persecutions of Christians
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Prophecy » They who uttered » Sent by Christ
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Stewardship » Truths to be remembered in relation to » Accountability connected with stewardship
Synagogue » Primarily an assembly of jews and God-fearers » Had powers » Of criminal courts
Synagogues » Offenders were often » Punished in
Matthew 23:35 (show verse)
As a result, you will be held accountable for all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of the righteous Abel to the blood of Berechiah's son Zechariah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.
Abel » Son of adam. History of » References to the death of
Altar » In the tabernacle » Location of
Barachiah » Called barachias in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning persecutions of Christians
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Murder » Of saints, specially avenged
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Persecution » Instances of » Of abel
Persecution » Instances of » Of zachariah
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Righteousness » The wicked » Slay those who follow
national Sins » Bring down national judgments
Zacharias » Or, zechariah, slain by jews
Zacharias (zechariah) » A man who was killed by the jews » Referred to by jesus
Zechariah » A priest » Or, zacharias, slain by jews
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
Altar » In the tabernacle » Location of
Barachiah » Called barachias in
Ecclesiasticism » Jewish, rebuked by jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning persecutions of Christians
Joash » Put jehoiada's son to death
Martyrdom » Instances of » The prophets
Murder » Of saints, specially avenged
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Persecution » Instances of » Of abel
Persecution » Instances of » Of zachariah
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
Righteousness » The wicked » Slay those who follow
national Sins » Bring down national judgments
Zacharias » Or, zechariah, slain by jews
Zacharias (zechariah) » A man who was killed by the jews » Referred to by jesus
Zechariah » A priest » Or, zacharias, slain by jews
Zechariah » High priest, and son or grandson of jehoiada » Put to death for prophesying against jerusalem
Matthew 23:36 (show verse)
I tell all of you with certainty, all these things will happen to those living today."
Matthew 23:37 (show verse)
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones to death those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were unwilling!
Birds » Clean » Cock and hen
Christ » Compassion of » For jerusalem
Compassion » Of Christ » For jerusalem
God » Overshadowing providence shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
God » Overshadowing of » Under the shadow of his wings
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Divine pleadings
Hen » Figurative
Jerusalem » Prophecies against
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jerusalem » Christ » Lamented over
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » Judgments upon the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Laments over jerusalem (just outside jerusalem)
Jews, the » Compassion of Christ for
Jews, the » Killing the prophets
Leaders » Garments of prophets » General references to
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Overshadowing providence » Shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
divine Overshadowing » Shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
Prophets » General references to
Prophets » Martyrs
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
divine Providence » Overshadowing shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
The Lord as a Shadow » Shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
national Sins » Cause the withdrawal of privileges
Solicitude » For the wayward
Christ » Compassion of » For jerusalem
Compassion » Of Christ » For jerusalem
God » Overshadowing providence shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
God » Overshadowing of » Under the shadow of his wings
God's Call » The comes of God's word » Divine pleadings
Hen » Figurative
Jerusalem » Prophecies against
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jerusalem » Christ » Lamented over
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » Judgments upon the jews
Jesus Christ » History of » Laments over jerusalem (just outside jerusalem)
Jews, the » Compassion of Christ for
Jews, the » Killing the prophets
Leaders » Garments of prophets » General references to
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Overshadowing providence » Shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
divine Overshadowing » Shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
Prophets » General references to
Prophets » Martyrs
Prophets » The jews » Often put them to death
divine Providence » Overshadowing shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
Religious » Garments of prophets » General references to
The Lord as a Shadow » Shelters God's people » Under the shadow of his wings
national Sins » Cause the withdrawal of privileges
Solicitude » For the wayward
Matthew 23:38 (show verse)
Look! Your house is left abandoned!
Desolation of the wicked » General references to
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » Judgments upon the jews
Jews, the » Killing the prophets
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Protection » Withdrawn from the » Obstinately impenitent
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
national Sins » Cause the withdrawal of privileges
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
The wicked » Desolation of, as a result of sin
Error » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
Forsaken » The wicked, by God
Jerusalem » Destruction of, foretold by jesus
Jesus Christ » Revelations by » Concerning his kingdom » Judgments upon the jews
Jews, the » Killing the prophets
Opportunity » The measure of responsibility
Protection » Withdrawn from the » Obstinately impenitent
Sin » Penalty for » Abandonment by God
Sins » Penalty » Abandonment by God
national Sins » Cause the withdrawal of privileges
Transgression » Sin's penalty » Abandonment by God
The wicked » Devices of » Forsaken
The wicked » Desolation of, as a result of sin
Matthew 23:39 (show verse)
I tell you, you will not see me again until you say, "How blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord!'"