Matthew 23:3

therefore do and keep all things so many as they may speak to you, but do not according to their works; for they say, and do not.

1902 William Baxter Godbey 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

2saying, The scribes and Pharisees sat upon the seat of Moses;

4But they bind heavy burdens, and place them on the shoulders of the people; and they themselves are not willing to touch them with their finger.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And coming to the second, he spoke likewise. And he responding said, I, lord: and went not.

Romans 2:19and persuade yourself that you are a guide of the blind, a light of those who are in darkness, an instructor of the ignorant,

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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