Matthew 23:31 web — Therefore you testify to yourselves that you are children of those who killed the prophets.

World English Bible

"Therefore you testify to yourselves that you are children of those who killed the prophets."

— Matthew 23:31, World English Bible

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Matthew 23 — Context

28

Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

29

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

30

and say, 'If we had lived in the days of our fathers, we wouldn't have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.'

31

Therefore you testify to yourselves that you are children of those who killed the prophets.

32

Fill up, then, the measure of your fathers.

33

You serpents, you offspring of vipers, how will you escape the judgment of Gehenna?

34

Therefore, behold, I send to you prophets, wise men, and scribes. Some of them you will kill and crucify; and some of them you will scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city;

Matthew 23:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:31 say?
Matthew 23:31 in the World English Bible reads: “Therefore you testify to yourselves that you are children of those who killed the prophets.”
Where is Matthew 23:31 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 31.
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 23:31.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:31 in?
Matthew 23:31 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 23:31?
Matthew 23:31 reads (WEB): “Therefore you testify to yourselves that you are children of those who killed the prophets.” 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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