Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do so as to be seen by men: for they make wide their phylacteries, and the edges of their robes,

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But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

In Context

4They make hard laws and put great weights on men's backs; but they themselves will not put a finger to them.

6And the things desired by them are the first places at feasts, and the chief seats in the Synagogues,

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Cross References

Leviticus 13:32And on the seventh day the priest will see the place: and if it is not increased, and there is no yellow hair in it, and it does not seem to go deeper than the skin,

Deuteronomy 6:8Let them be fixed as a sign on your hand, and marked on your brow;

Deuteronomy 22:12On the four edges of your robe, with which your body is covered, put ornaments of twisted threads.

Proverbs 3:3Let not mercy and good faith go from you; let them be hanging round your neck, recorded on your heart;

Matthew 6:1Take care not to do your good works before men, to be seen by them; or you will have no reward from your Father in heaven.

Luke 16:15And he said, You take care to seem right in the eyes of men, but God sees your hearts: and those things which are important in the opinion of men, are evil in the eyes of God.

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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