You are hereHomeBible ReviewApril 1997Understanding Matthew’s VitriolMatthew 23:1–36: An Internecine Polemic Other authorities add here (or after verse 12) verse 14, “Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you devour widows’ houses and for the sake of appearance you make long prayers; therefore you will receive the greater condemnation.” Join the BAS Library! Already a library member? Log in here. Institution user? Log in with your IP address.