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Of Greetings and Titles: The Craving for Honor in Matthew 23:7

Matthew 23:7 is part of Jesus’ powerful denunciation of the scribes and Pharisees — a chapter known for its “woes.” In the opening verses, Jesus exposes the gap between their public religious performance and their private hypocrisy. Verse 7 continues … Continue reading

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