Matthew 23:3

so whatever they may tell you to observe, you should observe and do; but do not do according to their deeds, for they say and do not do.

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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 are seated upon Moses' chair;

4For they package loads that are heavy and hard to bear, and lay them on the shoulders of the people; but they themselves do not want to move them with one of their fingers.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And going to the other he said likewise. And in answer he said, ‘I go, Sir’; yet he did not go.

Romans 2:19Further, you are confident that you yourself 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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