Matthew 23:34
The Scripture
(34) Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:
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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