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Matthew 23:28-30 Jesus Denounces the Religious Leaders

28 In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.

29 “Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous.

30 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.’

Cross References for Matthew 23:28-30

Mark 7:21-23 - For from within, out of men’s hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adu... Click to read the verse Mark 7:21-23 Click to read the verse Mark 7:21-23

Galatians 6:12 - Those who want to make a good impression outwardly are trying to compel you to be circumcised. ... Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12 Click to read the verse Galatians 6:12

Luke 16:15 - He said to them, “You are the ones who justify yourselves in the eyes of men, but God knows you... Click to read the verse Luke 16:15 Click to read the verse Luke 16:15

1 Samuel 16:7 - But the Lord said to Samuel, “Do not consider his appearance or his height, for I have rejected... Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:7 Click to read the verse 1 Samuel 16:7

Matthew 23:5 - “Everything they do is done for men to see: They make their phylacteries wide and the tassels o... Click to read the verse Matthew 23:5 Click to read the verse Matthew 23:5

James 3:17 - But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, sub... Click to read the verse James 3:17 Click to read the verse James 3:17

Psalms 51:6 - Surely you desire truth in the inner parts; you teach me wisdom in the inmost place. Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6 Click to read the verse Psalms 51:6

1 Peter 2:1 - Therefore, rid yourselves of all malice and all deceit, hypocrisy, envy, and slander of every k... Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1 Click to read the verse 1 Peter 2:1

Hebrews 4:12-13 - For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates ev... Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12-13 Click to read the verse Hebrews 4:12-13

Matthew 15:19-20 - For out of the heart come evil thoughts, murder, adultery, sexual immorality, theft, false test... Click to read the verse Matthew 15:19-20 Click to read the verse Matthew 15:19-20

Jeremiah 17:9-10 - The heart is deceitful above all things and beyond cure. Who can understand it? Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:9-10 Click to read the verse Jeremiah 17:9-10

Matthew 12:34-35 - You brood of vipers, how can you who are evil say anything good? For out of the overflow of the... Click to read the verse Matthew 12:34-35 Click to read the verse Matthew 12:34-35

Luke 13:15 - The Lord answered him, “You hypocrites! Doesn’t each of you on the Sabbath untie his ox or donk... Click to read the verse Luke 13:15 Click to read the verse Luke 13:15