Matthew 23:3

"therefore do and observe whatever they bid you; but do not do as they do, for they preach, but do not practise.

Montgomery 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

2"The Scribes and Pharisees sit in Moses’ seat;

4"For they bind heavy burdens and lay them on men’s shoulders, but they themselves will not lift a finger to move them.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30"Then he went to the second, and said the same thing to him. "‘I will not,’ he answered; but afterward he changed his mind and went.

Romans 2:19and are confident that you yourself are a 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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