In the mean time, when the multitude was gathered together in myriads, so that they trod one upon another, he began to say to his disciples first, Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy.

Blind Pharisee! cleanse first the inside of the cup, that its outside side also may become clean.

For neither at any time did we use flattering words, as ye know, nor a cloak of covetousness, God is witness;

For men will be lovers of themselves, lovers of money, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without

They profess that they know God, but by their works they deny him, being abominable and disobedient, and for every good work reprobate.

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And I tell you, that it will be more tolerable in that day for Sodom, than for that city.

And that servant who knew his lords will, and did not make ready, nor do according to his will, will be beaten with many stripes;

But I say to you, It will be more tolerable for Tyre and Sidon at the day of judgment, than for you.

My brethren, be not many teachers, knowing that we shall receive the greater condemnation.

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and love the first place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,