Matthew 23:30

New Revised Standard Version Updated Edition 2021

and you say, ‘If we had lived in the days of our ancestors, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’

Cross References

2 Chronicles 36:15

The Lord, the God of their ancestors, sent persistently to them by his messengers, because he had compassion on his people and on his dwelling place,

Jeremiah 2:30

In vain I have struck down your children; they accepted no correction. Your own sword devoured your prophets like a ravening lion.

Matthew 23:29

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the graves of the righteous,

Matthew 23:31

Thus you testify against yourselves that you are descendants of those who murdered the prophets.

1 Corinthians 10:18

Consider the people of Israel: Are not those who eat the sacrifices partners in the altar?

2 Corinthians 1:7

Our hope for you is unshaken, for we know that as you share in our sufferings, so also you share in our consolation.