Matthew 23:4

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

Montgomery New Testament

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

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

5"For they do all their good deeds to be gazed on of men. They widen their phylacteries,

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Cross References

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

Luke 11:46"Woe unto you lawyers also!" said Jesus, "for you load men with irksome burdens, and you yourselves will not touch the burdens with one of your fingers.

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

Revelation 2:24But to the rest of you in Thyatira, those who do not hold his teaching, and who do not know the "deep things" of Satan (as they call them),

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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