Matthew 23:28

Updated: June 3, 2025
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Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.
World English Bible (WEB)
Even so{G3779} ye{G5210} also{G2532}{G3303} outwardly{G1855} appear{G5316}{(G5743)} righteous{G1342} unto men{G444}, but{G1161} within{G2081} ye are{G2075}{(G5748)} full{G3324} of hypocrisy{G5272} and{G2532} iniquity{G458}.
KJV with Strongs
(28) So you also outwardly on one hand appear righteous to men but inwardly are full of hypocrisy and injustice.
The F.O.G
"Outwardly you appear to people as righteous, but inside you're full of hypocrisy and lawlessness."
The F.O.G Paraphrase
so also ye outwardly indeed do appear to men righteous, and within ye are full of hypocrisy and lawlessness.
Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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