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Because they were. They were so wrapped up in their traditions that they completely missed Jesus as the Messiah. Not only did they not recognize Him for what He was, but because of pride they felt threatened by Him and His teachings. This is why they had Jesus crucified.

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Did Jesus like the pharisees?

He called them "whitewashed graves" and "hypocrites". You decide...


What are the three negative things jesus calls the pharisees?

Whitewashed tombs, brood of vipers, hypocrites.


How did Jesus feel about the Pharisees?

Jesus appears to have felt considerable kinship with the Pharisees. He spent long hours in synagogues that were dominated by Pharisees, ate meals with Pharisees, and visited Pharisees in their homes. His arguments with Pharisees make up a significant part of the Gospels. The record of Jesus' arguments with the Pharisees in the Gospels and the record of arguments among the Pharisees in the Talmud suggest that Jesus's style of argument, vehemence and occasional name calling (hypocrites!) were typical Phariseeic behavior. It is quite likely that many Pharisees during Jesus' lifetime considered him to be a Pharisee. Most of what Jesus taught in the Gospels is in accordance with the teachings of the school of Rabbi Hillel -- the more humanist and less legalist school of Phariseeic thought.


What did Jesus say about the hypocrisy of the Pharisees in the Bible?

In the Bible, Jesus criticized the Pharisees for being hypocrites, saying they focused on outward appearances of righteousness but neglected true justice, mercy, and faithfulness. He warned against following their example and emphasized the importance of genuine sincerity in one's beliefs and actions.


Were the scribes supportive of Jesus' teachings?

No. Jesus called them hypocrites in Matthew 23.: 13. But woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye shut up the kingdom of heaven against men: for ye neither go in [yourselves], neither suffer ye them that are entering to go in. so they were not supporting his teachings


What did the Pharisees call Jesus?

The Pharisees referred to Jesus as "rabbi," a term meaning teacher or master. They also used the derogatory term "Beelzebul" to accuse Jesus of being possessed by demons or Satan.


In Matthew 15 3 to 15 5 is Jesus asking the question rhetorically or is he really calling the pharisees hypocrites for not stoning their disobedient children?

Much like our cultures today regarding religious beliefs the Pharisees were the fundamentalists of that time period re strict religious beliefs and, basically and simply put 'thought they had cornered the market on righteousness) and took teachings of Jesus whose views often conflicted with the rigid beliefs of the Pharisees. It was the PHARISEES who often challenged Jesus. IT WAS NOT JESUS that was judging the Pharisees! Stoning by the Pharisees (a cultural method of punishment) Jesus met these challenges by exposing the hypocrisy of his Pharisee accusers. When Pharisees brought forth a woman for adultery Jesus' response was, "Those who have not sinned cast the first stone!" Therefore Jesus would NOT view children being stoned to death for being disobedient. Jesus consistently pointed out to the morality of the Pharisees of his time that their morality wasn't as correct as they believed that it was. Check out Matt.12:1-2 Matt.15:1-2 Mark 2:15-16 John 8:1-5 Matt. 12:7 Matt 15:3 - 6 What do I think? Jesus is loving and forgiving and it WAS the PHARASEES that were casting the stones upon children and NOT Jesus. Yes, he found the Pharisees hypocrites as I've mentioned above. It boils down to each culture and their belief system and it's repeated over and over again in religious history. Jesus called the Pharisees hypocrites because they were ready to stone the woman found in adultery, but notthe man with whom she committed the crime. Furthermore, they had lust in their hearts, which Jesus had said was equivalent to committing adultery, yet they chose not to see it. Most likely he was making the point that even the righteous Pharisees picked and choose parts of the Old Testament, since they refused to stone disobedient children. The point was that if that biblical law can be ignored so can the law about stoning adulteresses. The word hypocrite has its origin in the Greek theatre where the actors used to wear stylized masks and effectively be something they were not. The pharisees, who were all indignant at Jesus' disciples not washing their hands, themselves ignored or sidestepped a more important command to honor and respect parents, thus most certainly making themselves hypocrites. The question is not therefore rhetorical but factual. They certainly were hypocrites. This is not the only place this assessment is made of them. Jesus had some very strong words to say in Matthew 23 as well -the whole chapter.=== === === ===


How many times did Jesus use the word Hypocrites in Matthew 23?

Oh honey, Jesus wasn't holding back in Matthew 23. He dropped the word "hypocrites" seven times like it was hot. That chapter is basically a roast session where Jesus calls out the religious leaders for their fake behavior. So yeah, seven times. Jesus wasn't playing around.


Who is the Jesus according to the pharisees?

The pharisees believed the messiah had not come.


What differences exist between Jesus and the pharisees?

The Pharisees believed in the letter of the law. Jesus believed in the spirit of the law.


Did any Pharisees choose to follow Jesus during his ministry"?

Yes, some Pharisees chose to follow Jesus during his ministry.


Who according to Jesus devoured widows' houses?

Matthew 23:14 - Woe unto you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! for ye devour widows' houses, and for a pretence make long prayer: therefore ye shall receive the greater damnation. (KJV)