Matthew 23:16
The Scripture
(16) Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!
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
Matthew 23:17Matthew 23:19Matthew 23:24Matthew 23:26Matthew 15:14Isaiah 56:10Isaiah 56:11John 9:39John 9:40John 9:41Matthew 5:33Matthew 5:34
Related verses (shared words)
Matthew 23:18Matthew 5:22II Kings 11:11II Chronicles 23:10Ezra 5:14Jeremiah 7:4