Matthew 23:28
"“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitened tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men’s bones and of all uncleanness."
Key Reflection
This passage contrasts the appearance of righteousness with inner corruption, likening the scribes and Pharisees to whitened tombs that seem beautiful on the outside but hide decay within. Jesus uses this vivid imagery to expose their hypocrisy, highlighting how superficial religious practices can mask deep moral and spiritual emptiness.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes