Matthew 23:30

New Century Version

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

Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:15

The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent prophets again and again to warn his people, because he had pity on them and on his Temple.

Jeremiah 2:30

“I punished your people, but it did not help. They didn’t come back when they were punished. With your swords you killed your prophets like a hungry lion.

Matthew 23:29

“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.

Matthew 23:31

But you give proof that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets.

1 Corinthians 10:18

Think about the Israelites: Do not those who eat the sacrifices share in the altar?

2 Corinthians 1:7

Our hope for you is strong, knowing that you share in our sufferings and also in the comfort we receive.