Matthew 21:30

He said the same to the second son. That son answered, 'Yes, I will go,' but he did not go to work.

Ezekiel 33:31

Then they come to you, as if they are still my people, and they sit down in front of you. They listen to what you say, but they do not do it. They say that they love me, but in their hearts they chase dishonest profits.

Matthew 23:3

Obey everything they teach you, but do not follow their example. They say one thing and do something else.

Romans 2:17-25

If you are a Jew in name and are resting on the law and taking glory in God,

Titus 1:16

They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.

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Matthew 21:30

And he came to the second, and said likewise. And he answered and said, I go, sir: and went not.

I go

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I go

Obey everything they teach you, but do not follow their example. They say one thing and do something else.

If you are a Jew in name and are resting on the law and taking glory in God,

They profess that they know God; but deny him by their works! They are detestable, disobedient, and not approved for any good work.

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If you are willing and obedient, you will eat the best from the land.

And the Pharisees and their scribes complained to Jesus disciples. They asked: Why do you eat and drink with the tax collectors and sinners?

Those who are last will be first, and those who are first will be last.

One day a large number of tax collectors and other outcasts came to listen to Jesus.