Matthew 23:5

And all their works they do to be observed by men. They make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge their fringes,

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In The King James Version

But all their works they do for to be seen of men: they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

In Context

4They bind heavy burdens, and lay them on men's shoulders, and will not themselves move them with a finger.

6and love the first place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,

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Cross References

Proverbs 3:3Let not kindness and truth forsake thee; Bind them around thy neck, Write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

Matthew 6:1But take heed that ye do not your righteousness before men, to be seen by them; otherwise ye have no reward with your Father who is in heaven.

Luke 16:15And he said to them, Ye are they who justify yourselves before men; but God knoweth your hearts; for that which is highly exalted among men is an abomination before God.

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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