That honour they do not offer to God, but to themselves.

I tell you he who exalts himself will be cast down." Some of the Pharisees interrupted Him and contradicted Him.

He turned to them face to face, and in a louder voice said: "Yes, you expounders of Holy Writ, you seek to shine outwardly.

You keep your vessels clean on the outside, and your wool soft, but inside you are full of wickedness and lust of plunder.

Ye who sit in the seats of learning and preach morals are like tombs adorned with flowers outside, but full of corruption inside.