Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites. You lock the kingdom of heaven before human beings. You do not enter yourselves, nor do you allow entrance to those trying to enter. Matthew 23:13 NABRE Jesus begins to thunder woes against the scribes and Pharisees, those responsible for the spiritual…
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The greatest among you must be your servant. Matthew 23:11 NABRE Jesus is teaching about the scribes and Pharisees, who tell the people what to observe but never practice what they preach. Jesus says they make demands, laying heavy burdens on the people and loving places of honor but not…
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The second is like it: You shall love your neighbor as yourself. Matthew 22:39 NABRE Jesus is asked by a religious leader what is the greatest commandment. Jesus says to love God is the greatest commandment and the second is like it, love your neighbor as yourself. It is significant…
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Many are invited, but few are chosen. Matthew 22:14 NABRE Jesus shares a parable of a king and a wedding feast for his son, comparing it to the kingdom of heaven. The king sends servants to summon the invited guests but they all refuse, even after a second invitation they…
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[Or] am I not free to do as I wish with my own money? Are you envious because I am generous? Matthew 20:15 NABRE Jesus shares a parable of a vineyard, day workers and the kingdom of heaven. Heaven is like a landowner who hires day workers throughout the day,…
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