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"For John came to you in the way of righteousness and you did not believe him; but the tax collectors and prostitutes did believe him; and you, seeing this, did not even have second thoughts afterward so as to believe him.

"The kingdom of heaven is like a king who held a wedding feast for his son.

"For many are called, but few are chosen."

And they sent their disciples to Him, along with the Herodians, saying, "Teacher, we know that You are truthful and teach the way of God in truth, and do not care what anyone thinks; for You are not partial to anyone.

"Show Me the coin used for the poll-tax." And they brought Him a denarius.

saying, "Teacher, Moses said, 'If a man dies having no children, his brother as next of kin shall marry his wife, and raise up children for his brother.'

"In the resurrection, therefore, whose wife of the seven will she be? For they all had her in marriage."

"For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.

Therefore, whatever they tell you, do and comply with it all, but do not do as they do; for they say things and do not do them.

"And they do all their deeds to be noticed by other people; for they broaden their phylacteries and lengthen the tassels of their garments.

"But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters.

"And do not call anyone on earth your father; for only One is your Father, He who is in heaven.

"And do not be called leaders; for only One is your Leader, that is, Christ.

"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut the kingdom of heaven in front of people; for you do not enter it yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you build the tombs for the prophets and decorate the monuments of the righteous,

"For I say to you, from now on you will not see Me until you say, 'BLESSED IS THE ONE WHO COMES IN THE NAME OF THE LORD!'"

"For many will come in My name, saying, 'I am the Christ,' and they will mislead many people.