Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: New Living Translation Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, English Standard Version Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, Berean Standard Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: Berean Literal Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, King James Bible Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, New King James Version Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, New American Standard Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, NASB 1995 Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, NASB 1977 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to His disciples, Legacy Standard Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, Amplified Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, Christian Standard Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples: Holman Christian Standard Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: American Standard Version Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples, Contemporary English Version Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples: English Revised Version Then spake Jesus to the multitudes and to his disciples, GOD'S WORD® Translation Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, Good News Translation Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples. 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World English Bible Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionThen Jesus spoke to the multitudes, and to His disciples, Berean Literal Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples, Young's Literal Translation Then Jesus spake to the multitudes, and to his disciples, Smith's Literal Translation Then spake Jesus to the crowds and to his disciples, Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTHEN Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, Catholic Public Domain Version Then Jesus spoke to the crowds, and to his disciples, New American Bible Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to his disciples, New Revised Standard Version Then Jesus said to the crowds and to his disciples, Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleTHEN Jesus spoke with the people and with his disciples. 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Audio Bible Context Woes to Scribes and Pharisees1Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: 2“The scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat.… Cross References Matthew 5:20 For I tell you that unless your righteousness exceeds that of the scribes and Pharisees, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 15:1-9 Then some Pharisees and scribes came to Jesus from Jerusalem and asked, / “Why do Your disciples break the tradition of the elders? They do not wash their hands before they eat.” / Jesus replied, “And why do you break the command of God for the sake of your tradition? ... Mark 7:5-13 So the Pharisees and scribes questioned Jesus: “Why do Your disciples not walk according to the tradition of the elders? Instead, they eat with defiled hands.” / Jesus answered them, “Isaiah prophesied correctly about you hypocrites, as it is written: ‘These people honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me. / They worship Me in vain; they teach as doctrine the precepts of men.’ ... Luke 11:37-52 As Jesus was speaking, a Pharisee invited Him to dine with him; so He went in and reclined at the table. / But the Pharisee was surprised to see that Jesus did not first wash before the meal. / Then the Lord said, “Now you Pharisees clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside you are full of greed and wickedness. ... Luke 12:1 In the meantime, a crowd of many thousands had gathered, so that they were trampling one another. Jesus began to speak first to His disciples: “Beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy. Luke 20:45-47 In the hearing of all the people, Jesus said to His disciples, / “Beware of the scribes. They like to walk around in long robes, and they love the greetings in the marketplaces, the chief seats in the synagogues, and the places of honor at banquets. / They defraud widows of their houses, and for a show make lengthy prayers. These men will receive greater condemnation.” John 7:19 Has not Moses given you the law? Yet not one of you keeps it. Why are you trying to kill Me?” Acts 15:10 Now then, why do you test God by placing on the necks of the disciples a yoke that neither we nor our fathers have been able to bear? Romans 2:17-24 Now you, if you call yourself a Jew; if you rely on the law and boast in God; / if you know His will and approve of what is superior because you are instructed by the law; / if you are convinced that you are a guide for the blind, a light for those in darkness, ... Galatians 1:14 I was advancing in Judaism beyond many of my contemporaries and was extremely zealous for the traditions of my fathers. Galatians 6:13 For the circumcised do not even keep the law themselves, yet they want you to be circumcised that they may boast in your flesh. Philippians 3:5-6 circumcised on the eighth day, of the people of Israel, of the tribe of Benjamin; a Hebrew of Hebrews; as to the law, a Pharisee; / as to zeal, persecuting the church; as to righteousness in the law, faultless. 1 Timothy 1:7 They want to be teachers of the law, but they do not understand what they are saying or that which they so confidently assert. 2 Timothy 3:5 having a form of godliness but denying its power. Turn away from such as these! Exodus 18:20 Teach them the statutes and laws, and show them the way to live and the work they must do. Treasury of Scripture Then spoke Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, Matthew 15:10 And he called the multitude, and said unto them, Hear, and understand: Mark 7:14 And when he had called all the people unto him, he said unto them, Hearken unto me every one of you, and understand: Luke 12:1,57 In the mean time, when there were gathered together an innumerable multitude of people, insomuch that they trode one upon another, he began to say unto his disciples first of all, Beware ye of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy… Jump to Previous Addressed Crowds Disciples Jesus Multitude MultitudesJump to Next Addressed Crowds Disciples Jesus Multitude MultitudesMatthew 23 1. Jesus admonishes the people to follow good doctrine, not bad examples5. His disciples must beware of their ambition. 13. He denounces eight woes against their hypocrisy and blindness, 34. and prophesies of the destruction of Jerusalem. Then Jesus spoke to the crowds and to His disciples: *Biblical Context:* This verse introduces a significant discourse by Jesus, often referred to as the "Seven Woes" against the scribes and Pharisees. It is part of a larger narrative in the Gospel of Matthew where Jesus is in Jerusalem, teaching in the temple courts during the final week before His crucifixion. *Historical and Cultural Context:* During this period, the scribes and Pharisees were influential religious leaders in Jewish society. They were known for their strict adherence to the Law of Moses and their additional oral traditions. Jesus' teachings often challenged their interpretations and practices, which were seen as burdensome and hypocritical. *Geographical and Archaeological Insights:* The setting is likely the Temple Mount in Jerusalem, a central place of worship and teaching for the Jewish people. Archaeological findings have provided insights into the grandeur and significance of the temple complex during the Second Temple period, underscoring the importance of Jesus' teachings in this location. *Connections to Other Scripture:* This address to both the crowds and His disciples is reminiscent of other teachings where Jesus speaks to a broad audience, such as the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5-7). It highlights His role as a teacher and prophet, calling people to a deeper understanding of God's kingdom. *Prophecy and Types of Jesus Christ:* Jesus' role as a prophet is evident here, as He delivers a message of warning and judgment. This aligns with Old Testament prophetic traditions where prophets spoke to both leaders and the people, calling them to repentance and faithfulness to God. *Relevance for Today:* This passage sets the stage for understanding the nature of true righteousness and the dangers of religious hypocrisy. It challenges believers to examine their own lives and practices, ensuring they align with the teachings of Christ rather than mere human traditions. Persons / Places / Events 1. JesusThe central figure of the New Testament, the Son of God, who is teaching and addressing the people. 2. The Crowds A group of people who followed Jesus, eager to hear His teachings and witness His miracles. 3. The Disciples The close followers of Jesus, who were being trained and prepared for ministry. Teaching Points Authority of Jesus' TeachingsJesus speaks with authority to both the crowds and His disciples, emphasizing the importance of His words for all listeners. Inclusivity of the Message The message of Jesus is for everyone, both the general public and His closest followers, indicating the universal relevance of His teachings. Preparation for Ministry By addressing both the crowds and the disciples, Jesus is preparing His followers for their future roles in spreading the Gospel. Warning Against Hypocrisy The context of Matthew 23 includes a warning against the hypocrisy of the religious leaders, urging believers to live authentically. Call to Listen and Obey The act of Jesus speaking to the crowds and disciples calls us to listen attentively and apply His teachings in our lives.XXIII. (1) To the multitude.--Now, as in Matthew 15:10, but here more fully and emphatically, our Lord not only reproves the hypocrisy of the Pharisees, but warns the multitude against them. He appeals, as it were, to the unperverted conscience of the people, as against the perversions of their guides. In some points, as, e.g., in Matthew 23:16-21, it presents a striking parallel to the Sermon on the Mount (Matthew 5:33-37). Our Lord closes His public teaching, as He began, by a protest against that false casuistry which had substituted the traditions of men for the commandments of God. Verses 1-39. - Denunciation of the scribes and Pharisees, and lamentation over Jerusalem which followed their guidance to her own destruction. (Peculiar to St. Matthew.) Verse 1. - Then spake Jesus. Some small portion of this discourse, the close of our Lord's public teaching, is found in Mark 12:38-40 and Luke 20:45-47 (comp. also Luke 11, 13.). It is here addressed to the multitude, and to his disciples, and seems to have been designed to comfort the former under the difficulty of having accredited teachers who were proved to have misunderstood Scripture, and were incapable of interpreting it aright. He willed to show how far they were to follow these instructors, and where it was necessary to draw a line beyond which they were not to be obeyed. Some modern critics have suggested that this discourse was not spoken at this time, but that St. Matthew has here collected into one body certain sayings of our Lord uttered at different times and places. It is far more natural to suppose that St. Matthew's statement of the occasion of this discourse is historically true, and that Christ here repeated some parts of the censure he had already, in the course of his ministry, found it necessary to pronounce. The unity of this utterance in form and essence, its logical sequence and climactic character, prove that it was delivered at one time, and was intended to form the Lord's farewell address to the wayward people who would not come unto him that they might have life. The discourse may be divided into three parts.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek ThenΤότε (Tote) Adverb Strong's 5119: Then, at that time. From ho and hote; the when, i.e. At the time that. Jesus Ἰησοῦς (Iēsous) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 2424: Of Hebrew origin; Jesus, the name of our Lord and two other Israelites. spoke ἐλάλησεν (elalēsen) Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words. to the τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. crowds ὄχλοις (ochlois) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3793: From a derivative of echo; a throng; by implication, the rabble; by extension, a class of people; figuratively, a riot. and καὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. to τοῖς (tois) Article - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. His αὐτοῦ (autou) Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Genitive Masculine 3rd Person Singular Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons. disciples: μαθηταῖς (mathētais) Noun - Dative Masculine Plural Strong's 3101: A learner, disciple, pupil. From manthano; a learner, i.e. Pupil. Links Matthew 23:1 NIVMatthew 23:1 NLT Matthew 23:1 ESV Matthew 23:1 NASB Matthew 23:1 KJV Matthew 23:1 BibleApps.com Matthew 23:1 Biblia Paralela Matthew 23:1 Chinese Bible Matthew 23:1 French Bible Matthew 23:1 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Matthew 23:1 Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes (Matt. Mat Mt) |
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