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Matthew 23:4

American Standard Version

Yea, they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.

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Matthew 23:4 in other translations

For they bind heavy burdens that are grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not lift a finger to help them.

Matthew 23:4 · World English Bible

Matthew 23:4 in context

  1. 2saying, The scribes and the Pharisees sit on Moses’ seat:
  2. 3all things therefore whatsoever they bid you, these do and observe: but do not ye after their works; for they say, and do not.
  3. 4Yea, they bind heavy burdens and grievous to be borne, and lay them on men’s shoulders; but they themselves will not move them with their finger.
  4. 5But all their works they do to be seen of men: for they make broad their phylacteries, and enlarge the borders of their garments,
  5. 6and love the chief place at feasts, and the chief seats in the synagogues,