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"But they paid no attention and went their separate ways, one to his own farm, another to his business,

"Then he said to his slaves, 'The wedding feast is ready, but those who were invited were not worthy.

"But when the king came in to look over the dinner guests, he saw a man there who was not dressed in wedding clothes,

"For many are called, but few are chosen."

But Jesus perceived their malice, and said, "Why are you testing Me, you hypocrites?

But Jesus answered and said to them, "You are mistaken, since you do not understand the Scriptures nor the power of God.

"For in the resurrection they neither marry nor are given in marriage, but are like angels in heaven.

"But regarding the resurrection of the dead, have you not read what was spoken to you by God:

'I AM THE GOD OF ABRAHAM, THE GOD OF ISAAC, AND THE GOD OF JACOB'? He is not the God of the dead, but of the living."

But when the Pharisees heard that Jesus had silenced the Sadducees, they gathered together.

Therefore, whatever they tell you, do and comply with it all, but do not do as they do; for they say things and do not do them.

"And they tie up heavy burdens and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are unwilling to move them with so much as their finger.

"But as for you, do not be called Rabbi; for only One is your Teacher, and you are all brothers and sisters.

"But the greatest of you shall be your servant.

"But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites, because you shut the kingdom of heaven in front of people; for you do not enter it yourselves, nor do you allow those who are entering to go in.

"Woe to you, blind guides, who say, 'Whoever swears by the temple, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the gold of the temple is obligated.'

"And you say, 'Whoever swears by the altar, that is nothing; but whoever swears by the offering that is on it is obligated.'

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you tithe mint and dill and cumin, and have neglected the weightier provisions of the Law: justice and mercy and faithfulness; but these are the things you should have done without neglecting the others.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the dish, but inside they are full of robbery and self-indulgence.

"Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you are like whitewashed tombs which on the outside appear beautiful, but inside they are full of dead men's bones and all uncleanness.