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He answered them, "Well did Isaiah prophesy of you hypocrites, as it is written, `This people honors me with their lips, But their heart is far from me.
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Well (καλως). Appositely here, but ironical sarcasm in verse 9. Note here "you hypocrites" (υμων των υποκριτων).
19th Century
Anglican
Well hath Esaias prophesied.—Strictly, well did Esaias prophesy.
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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Presbyterian
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