Matthew 23:3

All, therefore, whatever they bid you, do and observe; but do not according to their works, for they say and do not.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 sat down in Moses' seat.

4For they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men's shoulders, but will not move them with their finger.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And he came to the other[21:30], and said likewise. And he answering said: I will, sir; and went not.

Romans 2:19and art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of 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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