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Matthew 23:14

Matthew 23:14

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for ye: Josephus says that this sect pretended to a more exact knowledge of the law, on which account the women were subject to them, as pretending to be dear to God. Exodus 22:22-24; Job 22:9, Job 31:16-20; Mark 12:40; Luke 20:47; 2 Timothy 3:6; Titus 1:10-11; 2 Peter 2:14-15

long: That these were long we learn from Bab. Berachoth, where we are told that the very religious prayed nine hours a day.

therefore: Matthew 23:33-36, Matthew 11:24; Luke 12:48; James 3:1; 2 Peter 2:3

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