Matthew 23:3

Therefore whatever they may say to you to observe, observe and do, but do not do according to their works; for they say, and do not do.

English Majority Text (NT)

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 on Moses' seat.

4For they bind heavy burdens, hard to bear, and lay them on men's shoulders; but they do not desire to move them with their finger.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And having come to the other, he said likewise. And he answered and said, ‘I am going, sir,’ but he did not go.

Romans 2:19and are convinced that you are a guide to the blind, a light to those 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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