Thematic Bible
Matthew 23:1 (show verse)
Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples,
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Matthew 23:2 (show verse)
saying, "The experts in the law of Moses and the Pharisees teach by 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)
Therefore, observe and practice everything they urge upon you, but do not follow their example [of living] because they say [the right things] but do not do them.
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)
Yes, they require people to bear heavy and difficult responsibilities, and place them on people's shoulders [to carry out], but they themselves will not lift a finger to do 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)
But they do all their deeds just to be seen by people. They wear elaborate Scripture texts displayed on their clothing and enlarge [conspicuously] the fringes of their robes.
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 recline at the head place at dinner tables [Note: This referred to the practice of lying down on their left side on a couch next to the dinner table, and leaning on their left elbow, while eating with their right hand], and to occupy the principal 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)
They love the [special] greetings they receive at the open shopping markets and to be addressed as 'Rabbi' [Note: This word signified 'great' or 'master'].
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 should not assume the title 'Rabbi,' for [only] one is your teacher [i.e., Jesus Himself] and all of you are [simply] 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 do not call any man on earth 'father,' [i.e., in a religious sense], for the [only] one who is your Father is 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)
Neither assume the title 'Master' [i.e., teacher], for [only] one is your Master, the Christ [i.e., God's specially chosen one].
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)
But the greatest person among you will 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)
And whoever exalts himself [as important] will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted [as important].
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)
"But it is too bad for you hypocritical experts in the law of Moses and [you] Pharisees! [It is] because you withhold the kingdom of heaven from people, for you do not enter it yourselves, nor [do you] allow those who are trying to enter it to get in. {[{[Verse
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)
is absent from the oldest manuscripts]}]}
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)
"It is too bad for you hypocritical experts in the law of Moses and [you] Pharisees! For you travel over land and sea [in hope of] making one person a proselyte [i.e., a convert to the Jewish religion]. And when you do convert one, you make him twice as deserving of hell as yourselves.
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)
"It is too bad for you blind leaders who say that whoever takes an oath 'by the Temple,' it does not [really] mean anything, but whoever takes an oath 'by the gold of the Temple,' he is obligated to [fulfill] the 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 foolish, blind people! Which is greater, the gold or the Temple that makes its gold sacred?
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)
And [you say], whoever takes an oath 'by the Altar,' it does not [really] mean anything, but whoever takes an oath 'by the gift on the Altar,' he is obligated to [fulfill] the 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 people! Which is more important, the gift or the Altar that makes the gift sacred?
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)
The person, therefore, who takes an oath 'by the Altar,' [not only] swears by it, but [also] 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)
And the person who takes an oath 'by the Temple,' [not only] swears by it, but [also] by Him [i.e., God] 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 person who takes an oath 'by heaven,' swears 'by the throne of God,' and [also] by Him [i.e., God] 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)
"It is too bad for you hypocritical experts in the law of Moses and [you] Pharisees! For you give a tenth of your mint, dill and cumin [i.e., small garden herbs used for seasoning or fragrance], and [yet] neglect the heavier responsibilities required by the law, [such as] justice, mercy and faith. You should have done these ["lighter"] things and not neglected to do the other ["heavier"] things [as well].
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 leaders, who strain out a [tiny] gnat [i.e., from your drinking water] and [yet] swallow a [whole] 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)
"It is too bad for you hypocritical experts in the law of Moses and [you] Pharisees! For you [carefully] wash the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they [i.e., such evil people] are full of greed and uncontrolled desire.
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 Pharisees! First wash the inside of the cup and dish, so [then] the outside will be clean also.
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)
"It is too bad for you hypocritical experts in the law of Moses and [you] Pharisees! For you are like white-washed tombs, used for burial [sites], which appear beautiful on the outside, but on the inside are full of the bones and decaying flesh of dead people.
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)
Even so, you also appear on the outside to be doing right in front of people, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and sin.
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)
"It is too bad for you hypocritical experts in the law of Moses and [you] Pharisees! For you construct burial sites for the prophets and decorate the tombs of people who were 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)
And you say, 'If [only] we had lived in the days of our forefathers, we [certainly] would not have participated with them in [shedding] the blood of the prophets.'
Matthew 23:31 (show verse)
[But by saying this] you are witnesses [against] yourselves, that you are the sons of those who murdered the prophets [i.e., indicating your approval of their actions].
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)
So [then], fulfill the pattern of behavior begun by your forefathers.
Matthew 23:33 (show verse)
You snakes! You children of snakes! How do you expect to escape being judged [and condemned] in 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)
Therefore look, I am sending to you prophets, wise men and scholarly teachers. You will murder and crucify some of them; you will whip some of them in your synagogues and pursue them 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)
[This will be done] so that on you may fall the guilt for shedding on the ground the blood of all those innocent people, from the blood of righteous Abel to that of Barachiah's son Zachariah, whom you murdered between the Sanctuary and the Altar [i.e., in the Temple area].
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)
Truly I tell you, this generation will bear [the guilt for] all these things.
Matthew 23:37 (show verse)
"O, Jerusalem, Jerusalem, [you people] who murdered the prophets and stoned those who were sent to you! How often I have wanted to gather you people together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you were not willing!
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 [i.e., the Jewish Temple] is being abandoned [by me?].
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)
For I tell you, you will not see me from now on until [the time when] you will be saying, 'Praise the one who is coming in the name of the Lord!'"