But wo unto you] Luke 11. 52. scribes and Pharisees] This was the last time he should teach them; and therefore, having warned the disciples and the people to take heed of them, he now lays open their principall sins, and threatens woes to them for the same. hypocrites] Christ using this title in sharpest reproofs, shews unto us, that nothing is more detestable then hypocrisie. ye shut up the kingdom of heaven] Ye are so far from opening the door, that, when it is opened by John Baptist and me, ye will not enter into it; nay, ye keep out others that shew some willingnesse to come in, by your credit and reputation, John 7:48-49. and by threatnings, John 9:22. Or, ye challenge the key of interpreting Scriptures to your selves, and suffer not any to interpret aright those Scriptures that treat of the Messias, and of his Kingdom, and employ all your skill and endeavour in pressing and enlarging rites and traditions. against men] Gr. in the sight of them; as if ye did shut the door for the nonce, to keep them out. that are entring] Which are even at the door.