Matthew 23:24
“Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.”
What does Matthew 23:24 mean?
Matthew 23:24 (KJV) states, "Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel." This verse is part of a larger passage in which Jesus is addressing a crowd and his disciples, as well as the religious leaders of the time, the scribes and Pharisees. In this passage…
Read full commentaryDevotionalStraining at Gnats: A Call to Inner Purity
In Matthew 23:24, we are confronted with a stark admonition from Jesus: "Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel." This verse stands at the precipice of a deep inquiry into the nature of our spiritual lives and the tendencies that can lead us astray. This…
Read devotionalPrayerA Prayer for Spiritual Clarity and Wisdom
Heavenly Father, As I come before You today, I reflect on the words spoken in Matthew 23:24, where You admonish the folly of those who are spiritually blind—"Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel." Lord, I stand in awe of Your wisdom, and I ask for Your…
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