Matthew 23:5

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

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

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

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.

6and they love the first couch at the suppers, and the first seats in the synagogues,

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Cross References

Matthew 6:1But take heed that you do not your righteousness before the people, in order to be seen by them: else you have no reward with your Father who is in the heavens:

Luke 16:15And He said to them, Ye are those who justify yourselves before the people; but God knows your hearts: because that which is exalted among the people is abomination in the sight of 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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