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February 08, 2026

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Why Was Jesus So Hard on the Pharisees?

The relationship between Jesus and the Pharisees has long been a topic of intrigue and debate among Christians and scholars. Throughout the Gospels, we often see Jesus engage with the Pharisees in heated discussions, rebuking them for their hypocrisy and self-righteousness. Why was Jesus so harsh on this particular group?

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