Mat 23:1 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Matt 23:1: 23:1–25:46 This final extended discourse (see study note on Matt 5:1–7:29) centers on judgment for rejecting the Messiah. 23:1 The religious leaders had sought a reason to accuse Jesus publicly (21:23–22:46 ) but found none. Jesus now turned to the crowds and to his disciples to openly indict the religious leaders for their numerous failures to conform to God’s righteous standards.

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‏ Matthew 23:1

Summary for Matt 23:1: 23:1–25:46 ^a This final extended discourse (see study note on Matt 5:1–7:29) centers on judgment for rejecting the Messiah. 23:1 ^b The religious leaders had sought a reason to accuse Jesus publicly (21:23–22:46 ^c) but found none. Jesus now turned to the crowds and to his disciples to openly indict the religious leaders for their numerous failures to conform to God’s righteous standards.