Matthew 23:5

But, all their works, they do, to be gazed at, by men,—for they make broad their amulets, and make large their fringes,

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 together heavy burdens, and lay upon men’s shoulders, whereas, they, with their finger, are not willing to move them.

6And dearly love the first couch in the chief meals, and the first seats in the synagogues,

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Cross References

Leviticus 13:32and the priest shall view the spot on the seventh day, and lo! if the scall hath not spread, and there hath not come to be therein yellow hair,—and, the appearance of the scall, is not deeper than the skin,

Deuteronomy 6:8and thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thy hand,—and they shall serve for bands between thine eyes;

Deuteronomy 22:12Tassels, shalt thou make thee,—on the four corners of thy vesture, wherewith thou dost cover thyself.

Proverbs 3:3Lovingkindness and faithfulness, let them not forsake thee,—bind them, upon thy neck, write them upon the tablet of thy heart:

Matthew 6:1[But] take heed, that ye do not, your righteousness, before men, to be gazed at by them,—otherwise at least, reward, have ye none, with your Father who is in the heavens.

Luke 16:15And he said unto them—Ye, are they who justify themselves before men, but, God, knoweth your hearts; because, that which amongst men is lofty, is an abomination before 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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