Matthew 23 Parallel Bible

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1	Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples,	Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples:	Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,	Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples,
2	“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat,	“The scribes and the Pharisees are seated in the chair of Moses.	Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat:	saying: “The scribes and the Pharisees have seated themselves in the chair of Moses.
3	so do and observe whatever they tell you, but not the works they do. For they preach, but do not practice.	Therefore do whatever they tell you, and observe it. But don’t do what they do, because they don’t practice what they teach.	All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.	Therefore, whatever they tell you, do and comply with it all, but do not do as they do; for they say things and do not do them.
4	They tie up heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to move them with their finger.	They tie up heavy loads that are hard to carry and put them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves aren’t willing to lift a finger to move them.	For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers.	And they tie up heavy burdens and lay them on people’s shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as their finger.
5	They do all their deeds to be seen by others. For they make their phylacteries broad and their fringes long,	They do everything to be observed by others: They enlarge their phylacteries and lengthen their tassels.	But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,	And they do all their deeds to be noticed by other people; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.
6	and they love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues	They love the place of honor at banquets, the front seats in the synagogues,	And love the uppermost rooms at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,	And they love the place of honor at banquets, and the seats of honor in the synagogues,
7	and greetings in the marketplaces and being called rabbi by others.	greetings in the marketplaces, and to be called ‘Rabbi by people.	And greetings in the markets, and to be called of men, Rabbi, Rabbi.	and personal greetings in the marketplaces, and being called Rabbi by the people.
8	But you are not to be called rabbi, for you have one teacher, and you are all brothers.	“But as for you, do not be called ‘Rabbi,’ because you have one Teacher, and you are all brothers.	But be not ye called Rabbi: for one is your Master, even Christ; and all ye are brethren.	But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters.
9	And call no man your father on earth, for you have one Father, who is in heaven.	Do not call anyone on earth your father, because you have one Father, who is in heaven.	And call no man your father upon the earth: for one is your Father, which is in heaven.	And do not call anyone on earth your father; for only One is your Father, He who is in heaven.
10	Neither be called instructors, for you have one instructor, the Christ.	And do not be called masters either, because you have one Master, the Messiah.	Neither be ye called masters: for one is your Master, even Christ.	And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ.
11	The greatest among you shall be your servant.	The greatest among you will be your servant.	But he that is greatest among you shall be your servant.	But the greatest of you shall be your servant.
12	Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.	Whoever exalts himself will be humbled, and whoever humbles himself will be exalted.	And whosoever shall exalt himself shall be abased; and he that shall humble himself shall be exalted.	Whoever exalts himself shall be humbled, and whoever humbles himself shall be exalted.
13	“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you shut the kingdom of heaven in people’s faces. For you neither enter yourselves nor allow those who would enter to go in.	“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You lock up the kingdom of heaven from people. For you don’t go in, and you don’t allow those entering to go in.	But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in yourselves, neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in.	“But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut the kingdom of heaven in front of people; for you do not enter it yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.
14		“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You devour widows’ houses and make long prayers just for show. This is why you will receive a harsher punishment.	Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation.
15	Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you travel across sea and land to make a single proselyte, and when he becomes a proselyte, you make him twice as much a child of hell as yourselves.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You travel over land and sea to make one proselyte, and when he becomes one, you make him twice as fit for hell as you are!	Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye compass sea and land to make one proselyte, and when he is made, ye make him twofold more the child of hell than yourselves.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you travel around on sea and land to make one proselyte; and when he becomes one, you make him twice as much a son of hell as yourselves.
16	“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘If anyone swears by the temple, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gold of the temple, he is bound by his oath.’	“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, Whoever takes an oath by the sanctuary, it means nothing. But whoever takes an oath by the gold of the sanctuary is bound by his oath.’	Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!	“Woe to you, blind guides, who say, ‘Whoever swears by the temple, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple is obligated.’
17	You blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the temple that has made the gold sacred?	Blind fools! For which is greater, the gold or the sanctuary that sanctified the gold?	Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gold, or the temple that sanctifieth the gold?	You fools and blind men! Which is more important, the gold or the temple that sanctified the gold?
18	And you say, ‘If anyone swears by the altar, it is nothing, but if anyone swears by the gift that is on the altar, he is bound by his oath.’	Also, Whoever takes an oath by the altar, it means nothing. But whoever takes an oath by the gift that is on it is bound by his oath.’	And, Whosoever shall swear by the altar, it is nothing; but whosoever sweareth by the gift that is upon it, he is guilty.	And you say, ‘Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering that is on it is obligated.’
19	You blind men! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that makes the gift sacred?	Blind people! For which is greater, the gift or the altar that sanctifies the gift?	Ye fools and blind: for whether is greater, the gift, or the altar that sanctifieth the gift?	You blind men, which is more important, the offering or the altar that sanctifies the offering?
20	So whoever swears by the altar swears by it and by everything on it.	Therefore, the one who takes an oath by the altar takes an oath by it and by everything on it.	Whoso therefore shall swear by the altar, sweareth by it, and by all things thereon.	Therefore, the one who swears by the altar, swears both by the altar and by everything on it.
21	And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and by him who dwells in it.	The one who takes an oath by the sanctuary takes an oath by it and by Him who dwells in it.	And whoso shall swear by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.	And the one who swears by the temple, swears both by the temple and by Him who dwells in it.
22	And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and by him who sits upon it.	And the one who takes an oath by heaven takes an oath by God’s throne and by Him who sits on it.	And he that shall swear by heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.	And the one who swears by heaven, swears both by the throne of God and by Him who sits upon it.
23	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier matters of the law: justice and mercy and faithfulness. These you ought to have done, without neglecting the others.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You pay a tenth of mint, dill, and cumin, yet you have neglected the more important matters of the law—justice, mercy, and faith. These things should have been done without neglecting the others.	Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye pay tithe of mint and anise and cummin, and have omitted the weightier matters of the law, judgment, mercy, and faith: these ought ye to have done, and not to leave the other undone.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.
24	You blind guides, straining out a gnat and swallowing a camel!	Blind guides! You strain out a gnat, yet gulp down a camel!	Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.	You blind guides, who strain out a gnat and swallow a camel!
25	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and the plate, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence!	Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye make clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and excess.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence.
26	You blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside also may be clean.	Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, so the outside of it may also become clean.	Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.	You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, so that the outside of it may also become clean.
27	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but within are full of dead people’s bones and all uncleanness.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs, which appear beautiful on the outside, but inside are full of dead men’s bones and every impurity.	Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which indeed appear beautiful outward, but are within full of dead men's bones, and of all uncleanness.	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men’s bones and all uncleanness.
28	So you also outwardly appear righteous to others, but within you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.	In the same way, on the outside you seem righteous to people, but inside you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.	Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.	So you too, outwardly appear righteous to people, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
29	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous,	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! You build the tombs of the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous,	Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye build the tombs of the prophets, and garnish the sepulchres of the righteous,	“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous,
30	saying, ‘If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we would not have taken part with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’	and you say, If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we wouldn’t have taken part with them in shedding the prophets’ blood.’	And say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.	and you say, ‘If we had been living in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.’
31	Thus you witness against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets.	You, therefore, testify against yourselves that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets.	Wherefore ye be witnesses unto yourselves, that ye are the children of them which killed the prophets.	So you testify against yourselves, that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets.
32	Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers.	Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers’ sins!	Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.	Fill up, then, the measure of the guilt of your fathers.
33	You serpents, you brood of vipers, how are you to escape being sentenced to hell?	“Snakes! Brood of vipers! How can you escape being condemned to hell?	Ye serpents, ye generation of vipers, how can ye escape the damnation of hell?	You snakes, you offspring of vipers, how will you escape the sentence of hell?
34	Therefore I send you prophets and wise men and scribes, some of whom you will kill and crucify, and some you will flog in your synagogues and persecute from town to town,	This is why I am sending you prophets, sages, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues and hound from town to town.	Wherefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: and some of them ye shall kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute them from city to city:	“Therefore, behold, I am sending you prophets and wise men and scribes; some of them you will kill and crucify, and some of them you will flog in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city,
35	so that on you may come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah the son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.	So all the righteous blood shed on the earth will be charged to you, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the sanctuary and the altar.	That upon you may come all the righteous blood shed upon the earth, from the blood of righteous Abel unto the blood of Zacharias son of Barachias, whom ye slew between the temple and the altar.	so that upon you will fall the guilt of all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah, the son of Berechiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.
36	Truly, I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.	I assure you: All these things will come on this generation!	Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.	Truly I say to you, all these things will come upon this generation.
37	“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, the city that kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to it! How often would I have gathered your children together as a hen gathers her brood under her wings, and you were not willing!	“Jerusalem, Jerusalem! She who kills the prophets and stones those who are sent to her. How often I wanted to gather your children together, as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, yet you were not willing!	O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, thou that killest the prophets, and stonest them which are sent unto thee, how often would I have gathered thy children together, even as a hen gathereth her chickens under her wings, and ye would not!	“Jerusalem, Jerusalem, who kills the prophets and stones those who have been sent to her! How often I wanted to gather your children together, the way a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you were unwilling.
38	See, your house is left to you desolate.	See, your house is left to you desolate.	Behold, your house is left unto you desolate.	Behold, your house is being left to you desolate!
39	For I tell you, you will not see me again, until you say, ‘Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord.’”	For I tell you, you will never see Me again until you say, He who comes in the name of the Lord is the blessed One’!”	For I say unto you, Ye shall not see me henceforth, till ye shall say, Blessed is he that cometh in the name of the Lord.	For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, ‘BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!’”
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Matthew 23 Parallel Bible Translations