Matthew 23 quiz

Question 1

Where does Jesus say the scribes and the Pharisees sit?

Accepted Answer

On Moses’ seat. "The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat." (23:2).

Question 2

Jesus says, "for one is your teacher". Who does he say that one is?

Accepted Answer

The Christ. "But you are not to be called ‘Rabbi’, for one is your teacher, the Christ, and all of you are brothers." (23:8).

Question 3

What does Jesus say the scribes and Pharisees tithe?

Accepted Answer

Mint, dill, and cumin. "For you tithe mint, dill, and cumin, and have left undone the weightier matters of the law: justice, mercy, and faith." (23:23).

Question 4

What does Jesus say the whitened tombs are full of inwardly?

Accepted Answer

Dead men's bones and all uncleanness. "For you are like whitened tombs, which outwardly appear beautiful, but inwardly are full of dead men’s bones and of all uncleanness." (23:27).

Question 5

What does Jesus say he would often have done to Jerusalem's children, "even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings"?

Accepted Answer

Gathered them together. "How often I would have gathered your children together, even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings, and you would not!" (23:37).

Matthew 23 quiz: Woe to you

Where does Jesus say the scribes and the Pharisees sit?

Jesus says, "for one is your teacher". Who does he say that one is?

What does Jesus say the scribes and Pharisees tithe?

What does Jesus say the whitened tombs are full of inwardly?

What does Jesus say he would often have done to Jerusalem's children, "even as a hen gathers her chicks under her wings"?

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