Robes

Self-centered rulers delight in wearing long robes and seek honor from men, but inwardly they are like whited sepulchres full of dead men’s bones and spiritual uncleanness. 166:1.5 175:1.9

The prodigal son, upon his return, was embraced by his loving father and adorned with a robe, a ring, and sandals. 169:1.9

Bible parallels

Passages that the paragraphs cited above parallel, quote or reinterpret, from Duane Faw’s Paramony cross-references. Hover a reference to read it.

• Tombs for Prophets 166:1.5 — Mt 23:29-31.
• More “woes” 166:1.5 — Lk 11:45-50.
• Lawyers hide knowledge 166:1.5 — Mt 23:13; Lk 11:52.
• Whitened sepulchres 166:1.5 — Mt 23:27-28.
• Leaders desire honors 175:1.9 — Mt 23:5-7; Mt 23:14; Mk 12:38-40a; Lk 11:43; Lk 20:46-47a.
• Father's welcome 169:1.9 — Lk 15:20b-22.