Matthew 23:5

But all their works they do to be seen by men. They make their phylacteries broad, enlarge the tzitziyot ·tassles· of their garments,

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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

4For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.

6and phileo ·affectionately love, have high regard for· the place of honor at feasts, the best seats in the synagogues,

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Cross References

Leviticus 13:32On the seventh day the priest shall examine the plague; and behold, if the itch has not spread, and there is no yellow hair in it, and the appearance of the itch is not deeper than the skin,

Deuteronomy 6:8+ 6:8. Deut 6:8 (Deut 6:4-9, 11:18) (#1.35): T. To bind God’s Instructions (Deut 11:8) as a sign on your hands / R. To wear tefillin ·phylacteries· on the arm You shall bind them for a sign on your hand, + 6:8. Deut 6:8 (Deut 6:4-9, 11:18) (#1.36): T. To bind God’s Instructions (Deut 11:8) as frontlets between your eyes / R. To wear tefillin ·phylacteries· on the head, on your forehead and they shall be for frontlets between your eyes.

Deuteronomy 22:12You shall make yourselves fringes on the four corners of your cloak with which you cover yourself.

Proverbs 3:3Don’t let chesed ·loving-kindness· and truth forsake you. 2 Bind them around your neck. 2 Write them on the tablet of your heart. 1

Matthew 6:1“Be careful that you don’t do your charitable giving before men, to be seen by them, or else you have no reward from 'Avikah shebashamayim ·your Father in Heaven·.

Luke 16:15He said to them, “You are those who justify yourselves in the sight of men, but God knows your hearts. For that which is exalted among men is an abomination in the sight of 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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