Matthew 23:3

observe therefore and do all things whatsoever they tell you to observe; but do not ye according to their works, for they say and do not:

1770 John Worsley NT

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

2The scribes and pharisees sit in the seat of Moses:

4for they bind grievous and intolerable burthens, and impose them upon men; but they themselves will not put a finger to them:

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Cross References

Matthew 21:30And coming to the second, he spake in like manner: and he answered, Yes, Sir; and went not.

Romans 2:19and art persuaded that thou art a guide of the blind,

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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