Matthew 23:3
All things therefore whatsoever they shall say to you, observe and do: but according to their works do ye not; for they say, and do not.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
2Saying: The scribes and the Pharisees have sitten on the chair of Moses.
Cross References
Exodus 18:19But hear my words and counsels, and God shall be with thee. Be thou to the people in those things that pertain to God, to bring their words to him:
Deuteronomy 4:5You know that I have taught you statutes and justices, as the Lord my God hath commanded me: so shall you do them in the land which you shall possess:
Deuteronomy 17:9And thou shalt come to the priests of the Levitical race, and to the judge, that shall be at that time: and thou shalt ask of them, and they shall shew thee the truth of the judgment.
Psalms 50:16But to the sinner God hath said: Why dost thou declare my justices, and take my covenant in thy mouth ?
Matthew 21:30And coming to the other, he said in like manner. And he answering, said: I go, Sir; and he went not.
Romans 2:19Art confident that thou thyself art a guide of the blind, a light of them that 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 →