Matthew 23:24 net — Blind guides! You strain out a gnat yet swallow a camel!

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"Blind guides! You strain out a gnat yet swallow a camel!"

— Matthew 23:24, NET Bible

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Matthew 23 — Context

21

And whoever swears by the temple swears by it and the one who dwells in it.

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And whoever swears by heaven swears by the throne of God and the one who sits on it.

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“Woe to you, experts in the law and you Pharisees, hypocrites! You give a tenth of mint, dill, and cumin, yet you neglect what is more important in the law– justice, mercy, and faithfulness! You should have done these things without neglecting the others.

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Blind guides! You strain out a gnat yet swallow a camel!

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“Woe to you, experts in the law and you Pharisees, hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and the dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

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Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup, so that the outside may become clean too!

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“Woe to you, experts in the law and you Pharisees, hypocrites! You are like whitewashed tombs that look beautiful on the outside but inside are full of the bones of the dead and of everything unclean.

Matthew 23:24 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:24 say?
Matthew 23:24 in the NET Bible reads: “Blind guides! You strain out a gnat yet swallow a 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 (NET): “Blind guides! You strain out a gnat yet swallow a 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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