Matthew 23:33 asv — Ye serpents, ye offspring of vipers, how shall ye escape the judgment of hell?

American Standard Version

"Ye serpents, ye offspring of vipers, how shall ye escape the judgment of hell? "

— Matthew 23:33, American Standard Version

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Matthew 23 — Context

30

and say, If we had been in the days of our fathers, we should not have been partakers with them in the blood of the prophets.

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Wherefore ye witness to yourselves, that ye are sons of them that slew the prophets.

32

Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.

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Ye serpents, ye offspring of vipers, how shall ye escape the judgment of hell?

34

Therefore, behold, I send unto you prophets, and wise men, and scribes: some of them shall ye kill and crucify; and some of them shall ye scourge in your synagogues, and persecute from city to city:

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that upon you may come all the righteous blood shed on the earth, from the blood of Abel the righteous unto the blood of Zachariah son of Barachiah, whom ye slew between the sanctuary and the altar.

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Verily I say unto you, All these things shall come upon this generation.

Matthew 23:33 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:33 say?
Matthew 23:33 in the American Standard Version reads: “Ye serpents, ye offspring of vipers, how shall ye escape the judgment of hell? ”
Where is Matthew 23:33 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:33 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 33.
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 23:33.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:33 in?
Matthew 23:33 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 23:33?
Matthew 23:33 reads (ASV): “Ye serpents, ye offspring of vipers, how shall ye escape the judgment of hell? ” 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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