In the Bible, the term "hypocrite" is often used to describe individuals who outwardly display righteousness but inwardly are corrupt or insincere. The most notable denunciation of hypocrites is found in the teachings of Jesus Christ, particularly in the Gospel of Matthew. Jesus' rebuke of the scribes and Pharisees serves as a stern warning against the dangers of hypocrisy.

Matthew 23:13-29: In this passage, Jesus pronounces a series of woes upon the scribes and Pharisees, calling them hypocrites for their actions. He criticizes them for shutting the kingdom of heaven in men's faces, for their greed and self-indulgence, and for their meticulous attention to minor laws while neglecting the more important matters of justice, mercy, and faithfulness. Jesus says, "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You shut the kingdom of heaven in men's faces. You yourselves do not enter, nor will you let in those who wish to enter" (Matthew 23:13).

Matthew 6:1-6: Jesus warns against practicing righteousness before others to be seen by them. He instructs His followers to give to the needy, pray, and fast in secret, emphasizing that the Father who sees in secret will reward them. This teaching underscores the importance of sincerity in worship and devotion, contrasting it with the hypocritical behavior of seeking human approval.

Matthew 7:5: In the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus addresses the issue of judging others, saying, "You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother's eye" (Matthew 7:5). This metaphor highlights the hypocrisy of criticizing others while ignoring one's own faults.

Isaiah 29:13: The prophet Isaiah speaks of the hypocrisy of the people of Israel, saying, "These people draw near to Me with their mouths and honor Me with their lips, but their hearts are far from Me" (Isaiah 29:13). This verse is later quoted by Jesus in Matthew 15:8-9, emphasizing the timeless nature of the issue of hypocrisy.

Luke 12:1-3: Jesus warns His disciples to "beware of the leaven of the Pharisees, which is hypocrisy" (Luke 12:1). He teaches that nothing concealed will remain hidden, and all will be revealed, indicating that hypocritical actions will ultimately be exposed.

Proverbs 11:9: The wisdom literature of the Old Testament also addresses the destructive nature of hypocrisy: "With his mouth the ungodly man destroys his neighbor, but through knowledge the righteous are rescued" (Proverbs 11:9). This proverb highlights the harm caused by deceitful speech and the value of integrity.

The Bible consistently condemns hypocrisy, urging believers to pursue genuine faith and righteousness. The warnings against hypocritical behavior serve as a call to self-examination and authenticity in one's relationship with God and others.Isaiah 29:15
Woe to them that seek deep to hide their counsel from the LORD, and their works are in the dark, and they say, Who sees us? and who knows us?
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Matthew 23:13
But woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for you shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for you neither go in yourselves, neither suffer you them that are entering to go in.
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Things Omitted from Mark's Gospel.
... Again, in Matt.23 the "Son of David" utters a most solemn sevenfold "Woe"""Woe unto
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Discourse of Jesus against the Scribes and Pharisees.
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And when Jesus Entered the Temple, they Brought unto Him Blind And ...
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Jesus Condemns those who Pretend to be Good
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in. "Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you ...
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Jesus' Last Public Discourse. Denunciation of Scribes and ...
... This sin of ostentation was the first enumerated sin of the Pharisees.]
13 But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ...
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The People's Christ
... He never cringed before great men; he knew not what it was to bow or stoop; but
he stood and cried, "Woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ...
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The Social Test of Religion
... Fourth Day: Religion Which Obscured Duty. Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees,
hypocrites! ... Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ...
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"Woe unto You, Because Ye Build the Tombs of the Prophets, and ...
... was a pretense, Luke saith, ye do allow because ye build; for, "Woe unto you ... the
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The Jews Sent Persons through the Whole Earth to Spread Calumnies ...
... it a den of thieves!' [1989] He overthrew also the tables of the money-changers
in the temple, and exclaimed, Woe unto you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! ...
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Outward and Inward Purity.
... However, to the hypocrites he said, Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites,
for ye make clean the outside of the cup and the platter, but the inside is ...
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