Matthew 23:29 nasb — "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the…

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""Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous,"

— Matthew 23:29, NASB

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Matthew 23 — Context

26

"You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, so that the outside of it may become clean also.

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"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.

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"So you, too, outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.

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"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous,

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and say, 'If we had been living in the days of our fathers, we would not have been partners with them in shedding the blood of the prophets.'

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"So you testify against yourselves, that you are sons of those who murdered the prophets.

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"Fill up, then, the measure of the guilt of your fathers.

Matthew 23:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

7 questions
What does Matthew 23:29 say?
Matthew 23:29 in the NASB reads: “"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous,”
Where is Matthew 23:29 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 29.
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 23:29.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:29 in?
Matthew 23:29 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 23:29?
Matthew 23:29 reads (NASB): “"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs of the prophets and adorn the monuments of the righteous,” 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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