[167] Josephus, Ant. xx, 11:2.
[168] Note the emphasis given to this distinction in John 7:45-49; see also 9:34.
[169] [Note 3], end of chapter.
[170] Ezra 7:11; see also verses 6, 10, 12.
[171] Matt. 23:8-10; see also John 1:38; 3:2.
[172] Matt. 23:13, 14, 15, 23. etc., read the entire chapter; compare Mark 12:38-40; Luke 20:46; see also as instances of special denunciation of the Pharisees Luke 11:37-44. Note also that the lawyers, who were professionally associated with the scribes, are included in the sweeping criticism: verses 45-54. See pages [552-560] herein.
[173] 1 Maccabees 2:42; 7:13-17; 2 Maccabees 14:6.
[174] Josephus, Antiquities, xvii, 2:4.
[175] Acts 26:5; see also 23:6; Philip. 3:5.
[176] Exo. 21:23-35; Lev. 24:20; Deut. 19:21; contrast Matt 5:38-44.