Matthew 23:5

Moreover, all the works of{same} they-are-doing toward the to-be-spectated to{the men}; moreover, they-are-broadening the phylacteries of{same} and are-magnifying the fringes of{the outer-garments} of{same}.

Garth's Hyper-literal Translation

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

4for they-are-fettering heavy and hard-to-bear loads and are-placing-upon upon the shoulders of{the men}; moreover, to{the finger} of{same} they-are_not_will-ing to-move same.

6They-are-liking both the first-[re]cline-place in to{the dinners/suppers} and the first-seats in to{the gatherings[translit. 'synagogues']},

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1Be-having/holding-toward to_not_be-doing the mercy-ness/charity-ness of{you} in-front-of of{the men}, toward the to-be-spectated to{same}; moreover, if no, indeed, you-are_not_having wage beside to{the Father of{you}, the} in to{the heavens}.

Luke 16:15and he-says to{same}, "You are-being the justifying sameselves in-sight of{the men}; moreover, the God is-knowing the hearts of{you}, that the high in to{men} is-being [an] abomination in-sight of{the 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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