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Woes to Scribes and Pharisees

Matthew 23:26

In 9 translations

BSB
Blind Pharisee! First clean the inside of the cup and dish, so that the outside may become clean as well.NA does not include and dish.
KJV
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first that which is within the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be clean also.
WEB
You blind Pharisee, first clean the inside of the cup and of the platter, that its outside may become clean also.
ASV
Thou blind Pharisee, cleanse first the inside of the cup and of the platter, that the outside thereof may become clean also.
LSV
Blind Pharisee! First cleanse the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside of them may also become clean.
YLT
'Blind Pharisee! cleanse first the inside of the cup and the plate, that the outside of them also may become clean.
DBY
Blind Pharisee, make clean first the inside of the cup and of the dish, that their outside also may become clean.
DRC
Thou blind Pharisee, first make clean the inside of the cup and of the dish, that the outside may become clean.
GNV
Thou blinde Pharise, cleanse first the inside of the cup and platter, that the outside of them may be cleane also.

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Where the editions differ

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  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include καὶ (“and”); NA28, NA27 do not include this wording.
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include παροψίδος (“dish”); NA28, NA27 do not include this wording.
  • NA28, NA27, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read αὐτοῦ (“of it”); Tyndale House, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read αὐτῶν (“of them”).
Spelling, punctuation and minor wording (1)
  • In STEPBible’s comparison, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles, Textus Receptus, Byzantine text include τῆς (“of the”); NA28, NA27 do not include this wording.
SBLGNT apparatus (2)

A comparison of published Greek editions. “Add” means after the SBLGNT wording; “omit” refers to that wording.

  • SBLGNT: καὶ τῆς παροψίδος. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, the Greek text behind the NIV, Robinson–Pierpont read καὶ τῆς παροψίδος; Westcott and Hort (margin), Nestle–Aland 28th edition omit this wording.
  • SBLGNT: αὐτοῦ. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read αὐτοῦ; Robinson–Pierpont read αὐτῶν.

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Edition differences: STEP Bible, based on work at Tyndale House Cambridge (CC BY 4.0). Names and codes expanded; consecutive words grouped. Comparisons follow the editions used by the source; see version details.

Original-language editions

SBLGNT
Φαρισαῖε τυφλέ, καθάρισον πρῶτον τὸ ἐντὸς τοῦ ποτηρίου καὶ τῆς παροψίδος, ἵνα γένηται καὶ τὸ ἐκτὸς αὐτοῦ καθαρόν.
RP2018
Φαρισαῖε τυφλέ, καθάρισον πρῶτον τὸ ἐντὸς τοῦ ποτηρίου καὶ τῆς παροψίδος, ἵνα γένηται καὶ τὸ ἐκτὸς αὐτῶν καθαρόν.
TR-Boyd
Φαρισαῖε τυφλέ, καθάρισον πρῶτον τὸ ἐντὸς τοῦ ποτηρίου καὶ τῆς παροψίδος, ἵνα γένηται καὶ τὸ ἐκτὸς αὐτῶν καθαρόν.
SCR1894
φαρισαιε τυφλε καθαρισον πρωτον το εντος του ποτηριου και της παροψιδος ινα γενηται και το εκτος αυτων καθαρον

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In the reference works topics that cite this verse

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Cross-references most cited first

  • 2 Corinthians 7:1Therefore, beloved, since we have these promises, let us cleanse ourselves from everything that defiles body and spirit, perfecting holiness in the fear of God.
  • Hebrews 10:22let us draw near with a sincere heart in full assurance of faith, having our hearts sprinkled to cleanse us from a guilty conscience and our bodies washed with pure water.
  • James 4:8Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.
  • Isaiah 55:7Let the wicked man forsake his own way and the unrighteous man his own thoughts; let him return to the LORD, that He may have compassion, and to our God, for He will freely pardon.
  • Ezekiel 18:31Cast away from yourselves all the transgressions you have committed, and fashion for yourselves a new heart and a new spirit. Why should you die, O house of Israel?
  • Luke 6:45The good man brings good things out of the good treasure of his heart, and the evil man brings evil things out of the evil treasure of his heart. For out of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks.
  • Matthew 12:33Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad; for a tree is known by its fruit.
  • Jeremiah 4:14Wash the evil from your heart, O Jerusalem, so that you may be saved. How long will you harbor wicked thoughts within you?
  • Jeremiah 13:27Your adulteries and lustful neighings, your shameless prostitution on the hills and in the fields— I have seen your detestable acts. Woe to you, O Jerusalem! How long will you remain unclean?”

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