Matt.23.16

Matthew 23:16

KJV Jesus

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!

Woes to Scribes and Pharisees

Eight Woes

Cross References

Isaiah 9:16

KJV

For the leaders of this people cause them to err; and they that are led of them are destroyed.

Judgment against Israel’s Hypocrisy

God’s Anger with Israel’s Arrogance

Matthew 5:33

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Again, ye have heard that it hath been said by them of old time, Thou shalt not forswear thyself, but shalt perform unto the Lord thine oaths:

Oaths and Vows

Personal Relationships

Matthew 15:14

KJVJesus

Let them alone: they be blind leaders of the blind. And if the blind lead the blind, both shall fall into the ditch.

What Defiles a Man

Tradition and Commandment

Matthew 23:13

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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.

Woes to Scribes and Pharisees

Eight Woes

Matthew 23:24

KJVJesus

Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.