Matthew 23:3

Therefore observe and do all that they tell you to observe. But do not do what they do, for they say things and do not do them.

Text-Critical English 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

2“The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses' seat.

4They bind burdens that are heavy and hard to bear and lay them on people's shoulders, but they themselves are not willing to lift a finger to move them.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30Then the man went to his other son and said the same thing. His other son answered, ‘I will go, sir,’ but he did not go.

Romans 2:19And yoʋ have confidence that yoʋ yoʋrself are a guide for the blind, a light for those who 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 →

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