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Matthew 23:28 Cross-References
Explore 9 cross-references for Matthew 23:28 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Matthew chapter 23 verse 28 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.”
Matthew 23:28 (KJV)
Commentary on Matthew 23:28
Outwardly appear righteous unto men (ἔξωθεν μὲν φαίνεσθε δικαίοις τοῖς ἀνθρώποις)—phainesthē means "to appear" or "seem," implying the appearance doesn't match reality. Dikaiois (righteous) would normally be praiseworthy, but here it's mere façade. The Pharisees cultivated reputation for righteousness through conspicuous piety—long prayers (23:14), elaborate phylacteries (23:5), prominent almsgiving (Matthew 6:2).Within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity (ἔσωθεν γέμετε ὑποκρίσεως καὶ ἀνομίας)—gemete means "filled, packed full." Hypokrisis originally meant "play-acting"—performing a role rat...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Matthew 23:28
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“You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of God.,And he said unto them, Ye are they which justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts: for that which is highly esteemed among men is abomination in the sight of God.,,,,,,,,”
“you desire truth in the inward parts. You teach me wisdom in the inmost place.”
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“Don't look on his face, or on the height of his stature; because I have rejected him: for [Yahweh sees] not as man sees; for man looks at the outward appearance, but Yahweh looks at the heart.”
“murders”
“out of the hearts of men”
“how can you”
“and active”
“and it is exceedingly corrupt: who can know it?”