Jesus

Matthew 23:28

Teaching Hypocrisy and Deception

"In the same way, on the outside you appear to people as righteous but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness."

— Matthew 23:28

Jesus exposing hidden sin behind religious facade

Book

Matthew

Chapter & Verses

Ch. 23, v.28

Matthew 5:3

"Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven."

Matthew 5:4

"Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted."

Matthew 5:5

"Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth."

Same theme (Hypocrisy and Deception) in other Gospels

Mark 8:15

"Be careful. Watch out for the yeast of the Pharisees and that of Herod."