Matthew 23:31

Conservative English Version

But you prove that you really are the relatives of the ones who killed the prophets.

Cross References

Psalm 64:8

They will be destroyed by their own words, and everyone who sees them will tremble with fear.

Lamentations 4:13

Jerusalem was punished because her prophets and her priests had sinned and caused the death of innocent victims.

Matthew 23:30

And you claim that you would not have taken part with your ancestors in killing the prophets.

Matthew 23:32

So keep on doing everything they did.

Matthew 23:34

I will send prophets and wise people and experts in the Law of Moses to you. But you will kill them or nail them to a cross or beat them in your meeting places or chase them from town to town.

Matthew 23:37

Jerusalem, Jerusalem! Your people have killed the prophets and have stoned the messengers who were sent to you. I have often wanted to gather your people, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings. But you wouldn't let me.

Luke 19:22

"You worthless servant!" the king told him. "You have condemned yourself by what you have just said. You knew that I am a hard man, taking what isn't mine and harvesting what I've not planted.

Joshua 24:22

Joshua said, "You have heard yourselves say that you will worship and obey the LORD. Isn't that true?" "Yes, it's true," they answered.