Matthew 23:27

The Text-Critical English New Testament

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside they are full of the bones of the dead and all uncleanness.

Cross References

Matthew 23:28

In the same way, you also appear righteous to others on the outside, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

Luke 11:44

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like unmarked graves, which people walk over without realizing it.”

Acts 23:3

Then Paul said to him, “God is about to strike yoʋ, yoʋ whitewashed wall! Are yoʋ sitting there judging me according to the law, and yet contrary to the law ordering me to be struck?”

Galatians 6:12

It is those who want to make a good appearance in the flesh who compel you to be circumcised, but only so that they may not be persecuted for the cross of Christ.