Matthew 23:29

New Century Version

“How terrible for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You build tombs for the prophets, and you show honor to the graves of those who lived good lives.

Cross References

Matthew 23:27

“How terrible for you, teachers of the law and Pharisees! You are hypocrites! You are like tombs that are painted white. Outside, those tombs look fine, but inside, they are full of the bones of dead people and all kinds of unclean things.

Matthew 23:28

It is the same with you. People look at you and think you are good, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and evil.

Matthew 23:30

You say, ‘If we had lived during the time of our ancestors, we would not have helped them kill the prophets.’

Acts 2:29

“Brothers and sisters, I can tell you truly that David, our ancestor, died and was buried. His grave is still here with us today.