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Matthew 23:38 net — Look, your house is left to you desolate!

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"Look, your house is left to you desolate!"

— Matthew 23:38, NET Bible

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Matthew 23 — Context

35

so that on you will come all the righteous blood shed on earth, from the blood of righteous Abel to the blood of Zechariah son of Barachiah, whom you murdered between the temple and the altar.

36

I tell you the truth, this generation will be held responsible for all these things!

37

Judgment on Israel“O Jerusalem, Jerusalem, you who kill the prophets and stone those who are sent to you! How often I have longed to gather your children together as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, but you would have none of it!

38

Look, your house is left to you desolate!

Matthew 23:38 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Matthew 23:38 say?
Matthew 23:38 in the NET Bible reads: “Look, your house is left to you desolate!”
Where is Matthew 23:38 in the Bible?
Matthew 23:38 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Matthew, chapter 23, verse 38.
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 23:38.
What translation should I read Matthew 23:38 in?
Matthew 23:38 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 23:38?
Matthew 23:38 reads (NET): “Look, your house is left to you desolate!” 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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