Matthew 23:28

iniquity

Literally, Lawlessness.

( See Scofield) - (Romans 3:23).

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²⁸ Even so ye also outwardly appear righteous unto men, but within ye are full of hypocrisy and iniquity.

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Coke's Commentary on the Holy Bible

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