Matthew 23:24
Meaning, cross-references, and a prayer for Matthew 23:24 — by Collins Asein
Quick Summary
Matthew 23:24 is a verse from the book of Matthew in the New Testament. The KJV reads: "Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel." Below you will find the full verse text, cross-references, meaning, and a prayer based on this scripture.
Matthew 23:24 — KJV
“Ye blind guides, which strain at a gnat, and swallow a camel.”
— Matthew 23:24 (KJV)
Matthew 23:24 in Context — About the Book of Matthew
Matthew presents Jesus as the promised King — Israel's Messiah who fulfils the prophets line by line. It preserves the Sermon on the Mount, the Lord's Prayer, and the Great Commission. Five great teaching blocks make it the church's first discipleship manual.
Cross-References for Matthew 23:24
“Woe unto you, ye blind guides, which say, Whosoever shall swear by the temple, it is nothing; but whosoever shall swear by the gold of the temple, he is a debtor!”
Shares key themes with Matthew 23:24: blind, guides
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