Matthew 23:4

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

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

3All, therefore, whatever they bid you, do and observe; but do not according to their works, for they say and do not.

5But all their works they do to be seen by men; they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the fringes;

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come unto me all ye that labor and are heavy-laden, and I will give you rest.

Luke 11:46And he said: Woe to you lawyers also! because ye load men with burdens grievous to be borne, and ye yourselves touch not the burdens with one of your fingers.

Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit, and to us, to lay upon you no further burden except these necessary things;

Revelation 2:24But to you I say, the rest who are in Thyatira, as many as have not this teaching, who knew not the depths of Satan, as they speak: I put upon you no other burden;

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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