Matthew 23:4

Yes, they bind heavy burdens that are difficult to carry, and then they put them on people's shoulders. But they themselves will not move a finger to carry them.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

3Therefore whatever they command you to do, do these things and observe them. But do not imitate their deeds, for they say things but then do not do them.

5They do all their deeds to be seen by people. For they make their phylacteries wide, and they enlarge the edges of their garments.

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come to me, all you who labor and are heavy burdened, and I will give you rest.

Luke 11:46Jesus said, “Woe to you, teachers of the law! For you put people under burdens that are hard to carry, but you do not touch the burdens with one of your own fingers.

Acts 15:28For it seemed good to the Holy Spirit and to us, to lay upon you no greater burden than these necessary things:

Revelation 2:24But to the rest of you in Thyatira, to everyone who does not hold this teaching, and does not know what some call the deep things of Satan—to you I say, 'I do not put any other burden on you.'

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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