Volume 6 · Chapter 414 · Pp. 384-395

Rebuke against Pharisees and doctors at the banquet in the home of the Sanhedrin Helkai.

In this chapter, Jesus accepts an invitation to a banquet at the home of Helkai, a member of the Sanhedrin known for his strict and exaggerated observance of the Law. Jesus warns that His words will remain consistent whether spoken publicly or privately. During the banquet, He delivers a pointed rebuke against the Pharisees and doctors of the Law, challenging their rigid legalism and hypocrisy. The setting underscores the contrast between external observance and genuine spiritual understanding.

Themes: Pharisees, Hypocrisy, Law and Spirit, Jesus' Teachings, Religious Observance, Authentic Faith