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Matthew 23:13 Cross-References
Explore 20 cross-references for Matthew 23:13 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 23 verse 13 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.”
Matthew 23:13 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 23:13
But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men—the Greek ouai (οὐαί, woe) expresses not anger but profound grief, like a funeral lament. Hypokritai (ὑποκριταί, hypocrites) derives from Greek theater, meaning actors wearing masks—their piety was performance, not reality. The phrase kleiete tēn basileian tōn ouranōn (κλείετε τὴν βασιλείαν τῶν οὐρανῶν, you shut the kingdom of heaven) uses a vivid metaphor: they stand at the gate, blocking entrance.The tragedy deepens: you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to g...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 23:13
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“and those who were entering in”
“and on his right eye. His arm will be completely withered”
“Of whom be thou ware also; for he hath greatly withstood our words.”
“except for the apostles.”
“palm branch and reed”
“so do these also oppose the truth; men corrupted in mind”