Matthew 23:31
“Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.”
What does Matthew 23:31 mean?
Matthew 23:31 from the King James Version (KJV) of the Bible reads, "Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets." At first glance, this verse may appear to be straightforward, but upon closer examination, it reveals…
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In the heart of Matthew 23, we find Jesus in a moment of fervent admonition toward the religious leaders of His time. He indicates that their behavior and attitudes were a reflection of the lineage of oppression that ran through their ancestors. The verse, “Wherefore ye be…
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Heavenly Father, In this sacred moment, I come before You with a heavy heart and a prayerful spirit, humbling myself in Your divine presence. Today, I reflect upon the profound words of Your Son, Jesus Christ, as recorded in Matthew 23:31: “Wherefore ye be witnesses unto…
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