Matthew 23:29
“Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,”
What does Matthew 23:29 mean?
Matthew 23:29 (KJV) states, "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous," This verse, like the rest of Matthew 23, is part of a longer passage often referred to as the seven woes. In…
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In Matthew 23:29, Jesus delivers a powerful indictment against the religious leaders of His time: "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous." At first glance, this passage appears to…
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Heavenly Father, We come before You today with hearts filled with reverence and humility. In the stillness of this moment, we reflect on Your words spoken through our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, in Matthew 23:29 where He declared, "Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees…
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