Matthew 23:3

Whatever therefore they tell you to observe, that observe and do. But according to their deeds, practise ye not: for they say, and do not.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

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

2and said to them: The Scribes and Pharisees sit in the seat of Moses.

4They tie up heavy burdens, and lay them on men's shoulders; but will not themselves touch them with their finger.

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And he came to the other, and said the same to him. And he answered and said: I go, my lord, but did not go.

Romans 2:19and hast confidence in thyself, that thou art a guide to the blind, and a light to them 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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