Introduction
What is Hypocrites?
A hypocrite is someone who says or does something that they do not actually believe or follow themselves.
Hypocrites: An important concept of the Bible?
The Bible is filled with verses about hypocrites, reminding us that we should be aware of our own actions and attitudes. In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the most powerful and thought-provoking verses in the Bible regarding hypocrites and what they mean for us today. We’ll explore why it’s important to be honest and truthful, and how our words and actions can reflect our true beliefs. Finally, we’ll discuss how we can best avoid becoming hypocrites ourselves.
Those are the best Bible scriptures about Hypocrites.
They will help you to better understand hypocrisy, two-faced, double standards, insincerity, pretense, deceit, dishonesty, false pretense…
Hypocrites: The Best Bible Verses
1. Let love be without dissimulation. Abhor that which is evil; cleave to that which is good. — [Romans 12:9]
2. And when thou prayest, thou shalt not be as the hypocrites are: for they love to pray standing in the synagogues and in the corners of the streets, that they may be seen of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. — [Matthew 6:5]
3. They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate. — [Titus 1:16]
4. Therefore thou art inexcusable, O man, whosoever thou art that judgest: for wherein thou judgest another, thou condemnest thyself; for thou that judgest doest the same things. — [Romans 2:1]
5. Wherefore the Lord said, Forasmuch as this people draw near me with their mouth, and with their lips do honour me, but have removed their heart far from me, and their fear toward me is taught by the precept of men: — [Isaiah 29:13]
6. Therefore when thou doest thine alms, do not sound a trumpet before thee, as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory of men. Verily I say unto you, They have their reward. — [Matthew 6:2]
7. Speak not evil one of another, brethren. He that speaketh evil of his brother, and judgeth his brother, speaketh evil of the law, and judgeth the law: but if thou judge the law, thou art not a doer of the law, but a judge. — [James 4:11]
8. Let no man deceive you with vain words: for because of these things cometh the wrath of God upon the children of disobedience. — [Ephesians 5:6]
9. Therefore the LORD shall have no joy in their young men, neither shall have mercy on their fatherless and widows: for every one is an hypocrite and an evildoer, and every mouth speaketh folly. For all this his anger is not turned away, but his hand is stretched out still. — [Isaiah 9:17]
10. He that saith, I know him, and keepeth not his commandments, is a liar, and the truth is not in him. — [1 John 2:4]
11. For if a man think himself to be something, when he is nothing, he deceiveth himself. — [Galatians 6:3]
12. Wherefore laying aside all malice, and all guile, and hypocrisies, and envies, all evil speakings, — [1 Peter 2:1]
13. Let no man beguile you of your reward in a voluntary humility and worshipping of angels, intruding into those things which he hath not seen, vainly puffed up by his fleshly mind, — [Colossians 2:18]
14. Notwithstanding I have a few things against thee, because thou sufferest that woman Jezebel, which calleth herself a prophetess, to teach and to seduce my servants to commit fornication, and to eat things sacrificed unto idols. — [Revelation 2:20]
15. Are ye not then partial in yourselves, and are become judges of evil thoughts? — [James 2:4]
16. But now ye rejoice in your boastings: all such rejoicing is evil. — [James 4:16]
17. For we ourselves also were sometimes foolish, disobedient, deceived, serving divers lusts and pleasures, living in malice and envy, hateful, and hating one another. — [Titus 3:3]
18. Speaking lies in hypocrisy; having their conscience seared with a hot iron; — [1 Timothy 4:2]
19. Whosoever transgresseth, and abideth not in the doctrine of Christ, hath not God. He that abideth in the doctrine of Christ, he hath both the Father and the Son. — [2 John 1:9]
20. Woe unto them! for they have gone in the way of Cain, and ran greedily after the error of Balaam for reward, and perished in the gainsaying of Core. — [Jude 1:11]
21. Ye hypocrites, well did Esaias prophesy of you, saying, This people draweth nigh unto me with their mouth, and honoureth me with their lips; but their heart is far from me. But in vain they do worship me, teaching for doctrines the commandments of men. — [Matthew 15:7-9]
22. For the vile person will speak villany, and his heart will work iniquity, to practise hypocrisy, and to utter error against the LORD, to make empty the soul of the hungry, and he will cause the drink of the thirsty to fail. — [Isaiah 32:6]
23. The sinners in Zion are afraid; fearfulness hath surprised the hypocrites. Who among us shall dwell with the devouring fire? who among us shall dwell with everlasting burnings? — [Isaiah 33:14]
24. For from the least of them even unto the greatest of them every one is given to covetousness; and from the prophet even unto the priest every one dealeth falsely. They have healed also the hurt of the daughter of my people slightly, saying, Peace, peace; when there is no peace. — [Jeremiah 6:13-14]
25. Thus saith the LORD concerning the prophets that make my people err, that bite with their teeth, and cry, Peace; and he that putteth not into their mouths, they even prepare war against him. Therefore night shall be unto you, that ye shall not have a vision; and it shall be dark unto you, that ye shall not divine; and the sun shall go down over the prophets, and the day shall be dark over them. Then shall the seers be ashamed, and the diviners confounded: yea, they shall all cover their lips; for there is no answer of God. — [Micah 3:5-7]
26. Will ye steal, murder, and commit adultery, and swear falsely, and burn incense unto Baal, and walk after other gods whom ye know not; And come and stand before me in this house, which is called by my name, and say, We are delivered to do all these abominations? — [Jeremiah 7:9-10]
27. For the land is full of adulterers; for because of swearing the land mourneth; the pleasant places of the wilderness are dried up, and their course is evil, and their force is not right. For both prophet and priest are profane; yea, in my house have I found their wickedness, saith the LORD. Wherefore their way shall be unto them as slippery ways in the darkness: they shall be driven on, and fall therein: for I will bring evil upon them, even the year of their visitation, saith the LORD. — [Jeremiah 23:10-12]
28. Yet they seek me daily, and delight to know my ways, as a nation that did righteousness, and forsook not the ordinance of their God: they ask of me the ordinances of justice; they take delight in approaching to God. — [Isaiah 58:2]
29. And the other Jews dissembled likewise with him; insomuch that Barnabas also was carried away with their dissimulation. — [Galatians 2:13]
30. Also, thou son of man, the children of thy people still are talking against thee by the walls and in the doors of the houses, and speak one to another, every one to his brother, saying, Come, I pray you, and hear what is the word that cometh forth from the LORD. And they come unto thee as the people cometh, and they sit before thee as my people, and they hear thy words, but they will not do them: for with their mouth they shew much love, but their heart goeth after their covetousness. And, lo, thou art unto them as a very lovely song of one that hath a pleasant voice, and can play well on an instrument: for they hear thy words, but they do them not. — [Ezekiel 33:30-32]
31. Her prophets are light and treacherous persons: her priests have polluted the sanctuary, they have done violence to the law. — [Zephaniah 3:4]
32. And many shall follow their pernicious ways; by reason of whom the way of truth shall be evil spoken of. — [2 Peter 2:2]
Conclusion
We hope you enjoyed those Hypocrites verses.
Living a life of integrity is an ongoing process that requires us to remain vigilant and intentional. We must strive to be consistent in our words and actions and remain firm in our convictions. We must also engage in humble self-reflection and not be afraid to admit our mistakes. As we do so, we can draw strength and courage from God’s Word, which calls us to live a life of integrity that stands firm against hypocrisy.