Matthew 23:1-7 Then spoke Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,… When corn runs into straw and chaff, those who feed on it may well be thin and lean; but when it runs into ears and kernel, thou mayest expect such as eat of it to be fat and well-favoured. When religion runs into formalities and ceremonies, her followers can never be thriving spiritually. They may starve, for all the gaudy flowers wherewith several dishes on her table are decked and set forth. (Swinnock.) Parallel Verses KJV: Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples,WEB: Then Jesus spoke to the multitudes and to his disciples, |
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