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The righteousness called by our Saviour the righteousness of the pharisees signifies the righteousness taught by the pharisees, which is manifest from the whole drift of the chapter.
Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. VII. 1634-1716 1823
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Of this we have here a notable instance in a sect of men amongst the Jews called the pharisees; who made as glorious an appearance, and had as high a vogue for piety, as the best.
Sermons Preached Upon Several Occasions. Vol. V. 1634-1716 1823
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The pharisees were the most exact people in the world in matter of external ceremony and devotion; and yet for all this, our Saviour plainly tells them, that they were farther from the kingdom of God, than those who seemed to be farthest, than publicans and harlots: and that because they were so very bad, under so great a pretence of devotion, therefore they should "receive the greater damnation."
The Works of Dr. John Tillotson, Late Archbishop of Canterbury. Vol. 06. 1630-1694 1820
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Warren and company have become the very religious leaders Jesus spoke so devastatingly against-the "pharisees" whom something to say to such.
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These are men of ignorance and arrogance, like pharisees that Christ would revolt against if he were here.
Bishop bars Patrick Kennedy from communion over abortion 2009
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If Jesus Christ showed up at the Vatican tomorrow these pharisees would probably excommunicate him.
Bishop bars Patrick Kennedy from communion over abortion 2009
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On Tuesday, for example, he tweeted, "Happy Hanukkah to the pharisees...bah humbug #GenocideNow."
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The far right are the modern day pharisees who were against Jesus teachings.
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July 21st, 2009 2: 41 pm ET dont worry B.O., their sinister motives will be exposed and they will be roundly defeated when the bill, which will be beneficial to the nation, is eventually passed. these men who clailm to fear God are outright evil. they demonstrate the traits of pharisees of old. they will fail. just dont give up the fight.
Obama criticizes political motives of health care reform opponents 2009
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I am just about done with the church and the pharisees that have been put in leadership roles.
Bishop bars Patrick Kennedy from communion over abortion 2009
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