Matthew 23:28

Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

King James Version
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Other Translations for Matthew 23:28

BSB
In the same way, on the outside you appear to be righteous, but on the inside you are full of hypocrisy and wickedness.
AKJV
Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but within you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
CPDV
So also, you certainly appear to men outwardly to be just. But inwardly you are filled with hypocrisy and iniquity.
ERV
Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but inwardly ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
NHEB
Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
SMT
So also ye without truly appear just to men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

Commentary for Matthew 23:28

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Matthew 23:28
Summary
Internal wickedness contradicts external righteous appearance
Event
Declaring internal hypocrisy
Estimated Time Period
c. 30 AD
Category
Judgment