Matthew 23:32

BSB · Public Domain (CC0)

“Fill up, then, the measure of the sin of your fathers.”

What this verse means

Read Matthew 23:32 in the flow of Matthew23 for its full sense, then follow the cross-references below to the passages that echo it. Open Matthew23 to see the surrounding context.

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BSBPD

“Fill up, then, the measure of the sin of your fathers.”

Berean Standard Bible · Public Domain (CC0)
KJVPD

“Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.”

King James Version · Public Domain
ASVPD

“Fill ye up then the measure of your fathers.”

American Standard Version · Public Domain
YLTPD

“and ye--ye fill up the measure of your fathers.”

Young's Literal Translation · Public Domain
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Cross references

Other passages that echo Matthew 23:32 — 4 related verses from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge.

  1. Genesis 15:16In the fourth generation your descendants will return here, for the iniquity of the Amorites is not yet complete.”
  2. Numbers 32:14Now behold, you, a brood of sinners, have risen up in place of your fathers to further stoke the burning anger of the LORD against Israel.
  3. Zechariah 5:6“What is it?” I asked. And he replied, “A measuring basket is going forth.” Then he continued, “This is their iniquity in all the land.”
  4. 1 Thessalonians 2:16hindering us from telling the Gentiles how they may be saved. As a result, they continue to heap up their sins to full capacity; the utmost wrath has come upon them.

Cross-reference data: Treasury of Scripture Knowledge (public domain) via OpenBible.info (CC BY 4.0).

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