Matthew 23:24 asv — Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel!

American Standard Version

"Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel! "

— Matthew 23:24, American Standard Version

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Matthew 23 — Context

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And he that sweareth by the temple, sweareth by it, and by him that dwelleth therein.

22

And he that sweareth by the heaven, sweareth by the throne of God, and by him that sitteth thereon.

23

Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye tithe mint and anise and cummin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law, justice, and mercy, and faith: but these ye ought to have done, and not to have left the other undone.

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Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel!

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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye cleanse the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full from extortion and excess.

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Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup and of the platter, that the outside thereof may become clean also.

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Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye are like unto whited sepulchres, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men’s bones, and of all uncleanness.

Matthew 23:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:24 say?
Matthew 23:24 in the American Standard Version reads: “Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel! ”
Where is Matthew 23:24 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:24 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 24.
Who wrote Matthew?
Matthew is traditionally attributed to Matthew (Levi), tax-collector turned apostle. It was written c. AD 50–70.
What is the book of Matthew about?
Matthew presents Jesus as the long-awaited Jewish Messiah — son of David, son of Abraham, fulfillment of the Law and the Prophets. Structured around five great teaching blocks including the Sermon on the Mount, it ends with the risen King commissioning his disciples to make disciples of all nations.
What are the major themes of Matthew?
Matthew explores themes including Kingdom of Heaven, Messiah, Fulfillment, Discipleship, Great Commission. These themes shape the meaning and context of Matthew 23:24.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:24 in?
Matthew 23:24 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Matthew 23:24?
Matthew 23:24 reads (ASV): “Ye blind guides, that strain out the gnat, and swallow the camel! ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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