Praying from Matthew 23:23. Themes: Justice, Mercy, Hypocrisy.
Command. The verse commands the scribes and Pharisees to prioritize justice, mercy, and faith over tithing mint, dill, and cumin.
Praying from Matthew 23:22. Themes: Oaths, Heaven, God’s Throne.
Promise. The verse is assuring the reader that if they swear by heaven, they are ultimately swearing by God and His throne.
Praying from Matthew 23:21. Themes: Oaths, Temple, God’s Presence.
Both.
The command is to not make false oaths or swear falsely by the temple, as doing so is equivalent to swearing falsely by God himself who dwells in th…
Praying from Matthew 23:20. Themes: Oaths, Authority, Holiness.
Both.
Summary: The verse commands the reader to honor their oaths made by the altar and promises that such oaths are binding and encompass everything on t…
Praying from Matthew 23:19. Themes: Judgment, Sacrifice, Hypocrisy.
Command. The verse is a rebuke to the Pharisees and teaches the importance of valuing the altar over the gift.
Praying from Matthew 23:18. Themes: Oaths, Obligation, Materialism.
Command. The verse is instructing the reader not to swear by the gift on the altar, but rather to swear by the altar itself.
Praying from Matthew 23:17. Themes: idolatry, materialism, sanctity
Command. The verse is a rebuke to the Pharisees for valuing material possessions over the sacredness of the temple. The command is to not be blinded by mat…
Praying from Matthew 23:16. Themes: hypocrisy, materialism
Command. The verse is a rebuke to the blind guides who prioritize the value of gold over the temple and teaches the reader not to make false oaths or prior…
Praying from Matthew 23:15. Themes: Hypocrisy, Judgment, Hell.
Command. The verse is a warning or rebuke to the scribes and Pharisees, telling them that their actions are leading people astray and causing them to becom…
Praying from Matthew 23:14. Themes: hypocrisy, exclusion, judgment
Command: Woe. The verse is a warning or condemnation to the scribes and Pharisees for their actions of preventing others from entering the Kingdom of Heave…
Praying from Matthew 23:13. Themes: hypocrisy, condemnation, greed.
Command. The verse is a warning to the scribes and Pharisees that they will receive greater condemnation for their actions. There is no direct command or p…
Praying from Matthew 23:12. Themes: Humility, Exaltation, Pride
Both.
Summary: The verse commands the reader to humble themselves and promises that those who do will be exalted, while those who exalt themselves will be…
Praying from Matthew 23:11. Themes: Humility, Servanthood, Leadership
Command. The verse commands the reader to strive to be a servant, rather than seeking to be the greatest.
Praying from Matthew 23:10. Themes: Humility, Servanthood, Christ’s Lordship.
Command. The verse commands the reader to not be called masters, as there is only one master, which is Christ.
Praying from Matthew 23:9. Themes: Fatherhood, Humility, Authority
Command. The verse commands the reader to not call any man on earth their father, as there is only one true Father in heaven.
Praying from Matthew 23:8. Themes: Humility, Brotherhood, Christ as Teacher.
Command. The verse commands the reader not to be called ‘Rabbi’ and acknowledges that Christ is the only teacher and all believers are brothers.
Praying from Matthew 23:7. Themes: Hypocrisy, Humility, Authority
Command. The verse is warning against seeking titles and recognition from others, specifically in public places.
Praying from Matthew 23:6. Themes: Pride, Humility, Status
Command. The verse instructs the reader to love the place of honor at feasts and the best seats in the synagogues.
Praying from Matthew 23:5. Themes: Hypocrisy, Pride, Appearance
Command. The verse is warning against performing actions solely for the purpose of being seen by others. It specifically mentions the practice of making ph…
Praying from Matthew 23:4. Themes: Oppression, Hypocrisy.
Command. The verse is warning against burdening others without offering help.