Matthew 23:3

all things therefore which they prescribe for you to observe, observe and practise; but do not according to their works, for they say, yet do not practise.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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 are seated on the chair of Moses;

4For they bind burdens grievous, and difficultly borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they will not move them with a finger of their own.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And coming to the other, he spake after the same manner, and he replying, said, I go, sir; yet went not.

Romans 2:19and hast confidence that thou thyself art a leader of the blind, a light of 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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