What does Jesus say about hypocrites in the Bible?

“Woe to you, teachers of the law and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men’s faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let those enter who are trying to.

What does the KJV Bible say about hypocrites?

[27] 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. [28] Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

What are the two types of hypocrisy?

Philosophical issues raised by hypocrisy can be broadly divided into two kinds: metaphysical/conceptual and ethical.

What does the Bible say about hypocrites KJV?

How many times does Jesus mention hypocrites?

Jesus said eight times in Matthew 23:13–16, 23–32 that woe would come to the scribes, Pharisees, and hypocrites. Each time, he described why they would experience this woe. Make two “paths” in your notebook, such as in the accompanying illustration.

What does Matthew 23 say?

In verse 23 Jesus points out, not in judgment but for their benefit, other relevant matters of the Law of Moses that they were not keeping; “judgment, mercy, and faith.” Judgment is that of making the right decision coupled with justice.

What are some examples of hypocrisy?

An example of a hypocrite is a person who says they care about the environment, but are constantly littering. Someone who practices hypocrisy, who pretends to hold beliefs, or whose actions are not consistent with their claimed beliefs.

What does Matthew 24 talk about?

Jesus predicts the destruction of the Temple Jesus and his disciples leave the Temple (Matthew 24:1), or the temple grounds in the New Living Translation.

What was the Gospel Matthew 23 1/12 about?

Call no one on earth your father; you have but one Father in heaven.” Jesus wanted to warn both his own disciples and the religious leaders about the temptation to seek honors and titles that draw attention to ourselves in place of God and his word. Pride tempts us to put ourselves first above others.