Thematic Bible
Matthew 23:1 (show verse)
Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,
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Matthew 23:2 (show verse)
"The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat.
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 you must observe and do whatever they tell you. But do not do what they do; for they preach, but do not practice.
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 bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
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 works to be seen by men; for they make their phylacteries broad and the tassels of their garments long.
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)
And they love the place of honor at feasts and 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)
and greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called by men, 'Rabbi.'
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,' for you have only one Master, and you are all brethren.
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 anyone on earth your 'Father,' for you have one Father, he who 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)
Nor are you to be called 'Teacher,' for you have one Teacher, the Christ.
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)
He who is greatest among you shall 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)
For 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)
"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men; for you neither enter yourselves, nor do you allow those who would 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)
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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)
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel land and sea to win a single proselyte, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son 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)
"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'If any one swears by the temple, it is nothing; but if any one swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by 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! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the 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, 'If anyone swears by the altar, it means nothing; but if anyone swears by the gift that is on it, he is bound by 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! For which is greater, 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)
Therefore, he who swears 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)
And he who swears by the temple, swears by it and by him who dwells in 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
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 he who swears by heaven, swears by the throne of God and by him 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)
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you pay tithe of mint and dill and cummin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the Law, justice and mercy and faith. These you ought to have done, 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, who strain out a gnat and 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)
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you cleanse the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of extortion 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)
Blind Pharisee! First cleanse the inside of the cup and dish, that the outside of them may 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)
Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which outwardly appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.
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 outwardly appear righteous to men, 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)
"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn 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)
And you say, 'If we had lived in the days of our forefathers, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.'
Matthew 23:31 (show verse)
Thus you witness against yourselves, that you are sons 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)
Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers' guilt.
Matthew 23:33 (show verse)
You serpents! You brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced 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)
Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some you will scourge 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)
that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple 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)
Truly, I say to you, all this will come upon this generation.
Matthew 23:37 (show verse)
"O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together, 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)
Behold, your house is left to you desolate.
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 again, until you say, 'Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.'"