Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are as graves which appear not, and the men that walk over them are not aware of them.

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A.T. Robertson

A.T. Robertson

A.T.Robertson

19th Century
Southern Baptist
19th Century

The tombs which appear not (τα μνηνεια τα αδηλα). These hidden graves would give ceremonial defilement for seven days ([Reference …

Charles Ellicott

Charles Ellicott

CharlesEllicott

19th Century
Anglican
19th Century

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites!—The better manuscripts give simply, Woe to you, Pharisees, (See N…

Charles Spurgeon

Charles Spurgeon

CharlesSpurgeon

19th Century
Baptist
19th Century

Nobody but Christ knew how base they were. They were fair to look upon, but he knew that they were villainously hypocritical, and he therefore deno…

Church Fathers

Church Fathers

ChurchFathers

1st Century
Early Church
1st Century

St. Cyril of Alexandria: While our Lord was still speaking, a certain Pharisee invited Him to his own house, as it is said,

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor's Bible Commentary

Expositor'sBible Commentary

20th Century
20th Century

In Jesus’ estimation, the “Pharisees” (see comment on Mk 2:15–16) had lost the heart of their religion. In vv.41–42b Jesus offers a positive correc…

John Gill

John Gill

JohnGill

17th Century
Reformed Baptist
17th Century

Woe to you Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites
As they are all along called by Matthew; though only here by Luke. The …

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry

MatthewHenry

17th Century
Presbyterian
17th Century

We should all look to our hearts, that they may be cleansed and new-created; and while we attend to the great things of the law and of the gospel, …

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