Matthew 23:13
“But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.”
What does Matthew 23:13 mean?
The Bible verse Matthew 23:13 from the King James Version (KJV) reads, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in." This verse is part…
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In the heart of the Gospel of Matthew, we encounter a poignant admonition from Jesus Christ that resonates profoundly with our spiritual lives today. The verse Matthew 23:13 declares, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven…
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Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I feel a deep burden on my heart, shaped by the words of our Lord Jesus as recorded in Matthew 23:13, "But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in…
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