Matthew 23:4

But 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.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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 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.

5And they do all their works to be seen by the people: for they broaden their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,

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Cross References

Matthew 11:28Come unto me, all ye who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest.

Luke 11:46And He said, Woe unto you, theologians! because you lay burdens on the people difficult to be borne, and you yourselves do not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

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

Revelation 2:24But I say to you, the rest who are among the Thyatireans, so many as have not this teaching, whosoever have not known the depth of Satan, as they say; I cast upon you no other burden.

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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