What is the meaning of Matthew 23:25?

* The two F.O.G. Bibles & Commentary below are currently a work in progress.

Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, but inside they are full of greed and self-indulgence.

Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

“Woe to you, scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! For you clean the outside of the cup and of the platter, but within they are full of extortion and unrighteousness.

World English Bible (WEB)

Woe{G3759} unto you{G5213}, scribes{G1122} and{G2532} Pharisees{G5330}, hypocrites{G5273}! for{G3754} ye make clean{G2511}{(G5719)} the outside{G1855} of the cup{G4221} and{G2532} of the platter{G3953}, but{G1161} within{G2081} they are full{G1073}{(G5719)} of{G1537} extortion{G724} and{G2532} excess{G192}.

Strong's King James

(25) Woe to you Torah-scribes and Pharisees! Hypocrites! Because you clean the outside of the cup and dish but inside are full of robbery and lack of self control.

The F.O.G*

[25] "What sorrow awaits you teachers of religious law and Pharisees – you hypocrites! You clean the outside of the cup and dish, while inside you're full of greed and self-indulgence."

The F.O.G Paraphrase

‘Woe to you, Scribes and Pharisees, hypocrites! because ye make clean the outside of the cup and the plate, and within they are full of rapine and incontinence.

Young's Literal Translation