Matthew 23:14
The Scripture
(14) Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.
Chapter overview (whole chapter)
In this chapter Jesus confronts the religious leaders who have turned the kingdom of God into a business, accusing them of hypocrisy and greed. He warns that anyone who does not repent will face divine judgment and calls for humility and repentance over pride. The focus is on the danger of self‑serving religion and the need for true repentance.
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Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Exodus 22:22Exodus 22:23Exodus 22:24Job 22:9Job 31:16Job 31:17Job 31:18Job 31:19Job 31:20Mark 12:40Luke 20:47II Timothy 3:6
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