Matthew 23:31

New Century Version

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

Cross References

Psalm 64:8

Their own words will be used against them. All who see them will shake their heads.

Lamentations 4:13

It happened because her prophets sinned and her priests did evil. They killed in the city those who did what was right.

Matthew 23:30

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

Matthew 23:32

And you will complete the sin that your ancestors started.

Matthew 23:34

So I tell you this: I am sending to you prophets and wise men and teachers. Some of them you will kill and crucify. Some of them you will beat in your synagogues and chase from town to town.

Matthew 23:37

“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! You kill the prophets and stone to death those who are sent to you. Many times I wanted to gather your people as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you did not let me.

Luke 19:22

Then the king said to the servant, ‘I will condemn you by your own words, you evil servant. You knew that I am a hard man, taking money that I didn’t earn and gathering food that I didn’t plant.

Joshua 24:22

Then Joshua said, “You are your own witnesses that you have chosen to serve the Lord.” The people said, “Yes, we are.”