Matthew 23:3

Every thing, therefore, which they tell you to observe, observe and do; but after their practices do not act; for they say, and do not.

The Peschito Syriac New Testament: Translated into English by John Wesley Etheridge

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

2and said to them, Upon the chair of Musha sit the scribes and the Pharishee.

4And they bind heavy burdens, and lay them on the shoulders of men, but they with their fingers are not willing to touch them.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30He came to the other, and said likewise. He answered and said, I (will), my lord; yet went not.

Romans 2:19and confidest upon thyself that thou art a guide of the blind, and a light to 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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