Matthew 23:3

therefore, all things that they command you to observe, observe and do. But do not according to their works: for they command, and do not.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not.

In Context

2saying: The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses seat:

4For they bind up burdens that are heavy and hard to be borne, and lay them on the shoulders of men; but they refuse to move them with one of their fingers.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And he came to the other, and spoke to him in like manner. And he answered and said, I go, sir; and went not.

Romans 2:19if you are also confident that you yourself are a guide for the blind, a light to those who are in darkness,

Matthew Henry on Matthew 23:2-13

The Scribes and Pharisees Condemned; Cautions against Pride. 1 Then spake Jesus to the multitude, and to his disciples, 2 Saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit in Moses' seat: 3 All therefore whatsoever they bid you observe, that observe and do; but do not ye after their works: for they say, and do not. 4 For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with one of their fingers. 5 But all their works they do for to be seen of men:… Read the whole commentary →

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