John Chrysostom preaches a powerful sermon on the hypocrisy of the religious leaders who build tombs for the prophets while rejecting their message, exposing their pretense of condemning their fathers while continuing their wicked ways. Jesus warns them of the consequences of their actions, calling them serpents and a generation of vipers, and foretells the judgment that will come upon them for their sins. He urges them to repent and turn to God, using strong language to emphasize the severity of their situation and the need for genuine transformation.

Favell Lee Mortimer delves into the last of the eight woes that Jesus denounced against the Pharisees, focusing on their hypocritical nature, particularly in the building of tombs for the prophets. Mortimer highlights the danger of self-deception in assessing our own characters and urges listeners to examine how they treat believers in the present day. Reflecting on the honor given by Jesus to the martyred prophets, Mortimer emphasizes the consequences of sin passed down through generations and the importance of repentance to break the cycle of curses. Despite the generational impact of sin, God's mercy is available to those who repent, as seen in the example of King Josiah.