Matthew 23:28
Even so you also outwardly appear righteous to men, but inwardly you are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.This verse in the real world
In what words
- ὑπόκρισιςhypókrisisacting under a feigned part, i.e. (figuratively) deceit ("hypocrisy")
- μεστόςmestósreplete (literally or figuratively)
- ἔξωθενéxōthenexternal(-ly)
- ἔσωθενésōthenfrom inside; also used as equivalent to G2080 (ἔσω) (inside)
- φαίνωphaínōto lighten (shine), i.e. show (transitive or intransitive, literal or figurative)
- δίκαιοςdíkaiosequitable (in character or act); by implication, innocent, holy (absolutely or relatively)
- ἐστέestéye are
- μένménproperly, indicative of affirmation or concession (in fact); usually followed by a contras
+5 more words in this verse
The Hebrew and Greek words standing behind this verse. Word-by-word alignment comes with the interlinear.
Cross-references
Luk 16:15, Psa 51:6, Mat 23:5, Mat 12:34–35, Mat 15:19–20, 1Sa 16:7, Mrk 7:21–23, Heb 4:12–13