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  2. Matthew 7:16 - Wikipedia

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    In those other places the verse is an attack on the Pharisees, but here it targets false Christian prophets. Matthew also differs in wording from Luke 6:44. In Luke Jesus' words are a declarative statement, while in Matthew they are a rhetorical question. Matthew reverses the order of the grapes and figs from Luke.

  3. Matthew 12:36–37 - Wikipedia

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    In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: 36:But I say unto you, That every idle word that men shall speak, they shall give account thereof in the day of judgment. 37:For by thy words thou shalt be justified, and by thy words thou shalt be condemned. The New International Version translates the passage as:

  4. Matthew 7:2 - Wikipedia

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    In the King James Version of the Bible the text reads: For with what judgment ye judge, ye shall be judged: and with what measure ye mete, it shall be measured to you again. The World English Bible translates the passage as: For with whatever judgment you judge, you will be judged; and with whatever measure you measure, it will be measured to you.

  5. Matthew 7:15 - Wikipedia

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    France believes that even without any current threats the history in the Old Testament would lead Jesus to be concerned about the dangers of false prophets. [3] The figures in Matthew 7:21-22 are themselves surprised to be judged harshly, but the word inwardly makes clear that prophets in this verse are knowing deceivers of the faithful. [3]

  6. Matthew 7:1 - Wikipedia

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    This verse, which appears in a similar form in Luke's Sermon on the Plain, begins a discussion about how a person should relate to their fellows. Daniel Patte feels that this is a natural progression from the earlier discussion of how one should have a positive outlook for oneself to how one should also have a positive opinion of others. [1]

  7. Matthew 7:22 - Wikipedia

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    Augustine: Hereto it also pertains that we be not deceived by the name of Christ not only in such as bear the name and do not the deeds, but yet more by certain works and miracles, such as the Lord wrought because of the unbelieving, but yet warned us that we should not be deceived by such to suppose that there was invisible wisdom where was a visible miracle; wherefore He adds, saying, Many ...

  8. Woes to the unrepentant cities - Wikipedia

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    The "Woes to the unrepentant cities" is a set of significant passages in The Gospel of Matthew and Luke that record Jesus' pronouncement of judgement on several Galilean cities that have rejected his message despite witnessing His miracles. This episode marks a crucial moment in Jesus' ministry, highlighting the consequences of refusing to ...

  9. Matthew 7:12 - Wikipedia

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    This verse is considered to be a summation of the entire sermon. Some editions append it to the end of Matthew 7:7-11, and the rule does seem to be an expansion on the teaching about prayer in that section. However, the word therefore and the mention of the law and the prophets implies that this is a more far reaching teaching.