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Did Jesus love the Pharisees?

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Mt 12:

24 But when the Pharisees heard it, they said, “It is only by Beelzebul, the prince of demons, that this man casts out demons.”
This particular group of Pharisees accused Jesus of being the prince of demons.

34 You brood of vipers! How can you speak good, when you are evil? For out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaks. 35 The good person out of his good treasure brings forth good, and the evil person out of his evil treasure brings forth evil. 36 I tell you, on the day of judgment people will give account for every careless word they speak, 37 for by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.”
Jesus had some harsh words with this group of Pharisees.

Did Jesus love the Pharisees?

Yes, in general. Matthew 5:

44 But I tell you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you.
Nicodemus was a Pharisee (Jn 3:1). He defended Jesus (Jn 7:50). He anointed Jesus' dead body (Jn 19:39).

Jesus dined with Pharisees (Luke 7:36)

Paul was a Pharisee. Jesus converted him and used him mightily.

Did Jesus love the Pharisees?

Yes, Jesus loved them enough to tell them the hard truth that they did not have the love of God in their hearts (Jn 5:42).