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Barnes' Notes on Matthew 23:30

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Albert Barnes (1798–1870) · 19th-century historical commentary
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And say ... - This they professed to say by rebuilding their tombs. They also, probably, publicly expressed their disapprobation of the conduct of their fathers. All this, in building and ornamenting tombs, was a profession of extraordinary piety. Our Lord showed them it was mere pretence. return to 'Top of Page'
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